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This brilliant green South American moth resembles the sunset moth or the swallowtail butterfly.

COMMON NAME: Day Moth
SCIENTIFIC NAME: Urania leilus
LOCALITY: South America
FRAME SIZE:  6″ x 6″ x 1.25″

Description

Unique among others of its kind, this vibrantly colored real framed moth enjoys spreading its wings and basking in the sun alongside tropical butterflies. With characteristics that make it seem more butterfly than moth, the species is migratory and has a tendency to follow rivers during migration. The Madagascan Sunset Moth is a close relative and is evidence of earths tectonic plate movement.

REAL FRAMED MOTHS DETAILS:
• 99% UV blocking conservation glass and acid & lignin free mounting papers.
• Gallery quality wood shadowbox frame with hanger
• Antique style museum label with natural history story about the specimen.
• Gift box
• Handmade in Sonoma County California

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Additional information

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Brand

Bug Under Glass

Manufacturer

Bug Under Glass

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–  Insect Displays cannot be shipped abroad (or to Canada).
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RETURNS:
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CARE OF INSECT DISPLAYS:

• Like all fine art, keep insect frames out of direct sunlight and areas of high humidity.

CARE AND CLEANING OF BUTTERFLY WING JEWELRY:

• Sterling silver and glass pendants, earrings, rings and cuff links can be polished with soft polishing cloth when tarnished.
• Butterfly wing jewelry is not waterproof.