The Sunset Moth is a stunning day flying moth from Madagascar. This collection features the the front and back of this moth, which is endemic to Madagascar. The wings were widely used in jewelry in Victorian England. Most of the wing scales are actually unpigmented and covered with many clear scales with the multicolored appearance occurring due to the structural components of the scales and the movement of the wing.
SUNSET MOTH COLLECTION FRAMING:
• 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.
• Handmade in Sonoma County California
Sorry we do not ship our Framed Specimens outside of the US, only Jewelry.
SHIPPING COSTS:
• FREE SHIPPING on all US based orders
• $13 for all international jewelry
SHIPPING TIME: • I ship most orders the next business day but some orders can take up to 4 days to fill.
SHIPPING NOTIFICATION: • All orders ship with tracking and I will email you when I ship your order.
• I ship via USPS Priority Mail or Fed Ex, depending on size of order.
RETURNS: • If you are not 100% satisfied with your selection, you can return or exchange it within 7 days of receipt. Recipient is responsible for return shipping.
• 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.
Framed Sunset Moth Collection (CHRYSIRIDIA RHIPHEUS)
$85.00
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COMMON NAME: Sunset Moth Collection
SCIENTIFIC NAME: CHRYSIRIDIA RHIPHEUS / Urania ripheus
LOCALITY: Madagascar
FRAME SIZE: 9″ x 11″ x 1.25”
Description
The Sunset Moth is a stunning day flying moth from Madagascar. This collection features the the front and back of this moth, which is endemic to Madagascar. The wings were widely used in jewelry in Victorian England. Most of the wing scales are actually unpigmented and covered with many clear scales with the multicolored appearance occurring due to the structural components of the scales and the movement of the wing.
SUNSET MOTH COLLECTION FRAMING:
• 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.
• Handmade in Sonoma County California
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Sorry we do not ship our Framed Specimens outside of the US, only Jewelry.
SHIPPING COSTS:
• FREE SHIPPING on all US based orders
• $13 for all international jewelry
SHIPPING TIME:
• I ship most orders the next business day but some orders can take up to 4 days to fill.
SHIPPING NOTIFICATION:
• All orders ship with tracking and I will email you when I ship your order.
• I ship via USPS Priority Mail or Fed Ex, depending on size of order.
RETURNS:
• If you are not 100% satisfied with your selection, you can return or exchange it within 7 days of receipt. Recipient is responsible for return shipping.
Contact me with any questions you have.
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.
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