The famous Death Head Moth from Silence of the Lambs.
COMMON NAME: Death Head Moth SPECIES: Acherontia styx LOCALITY: Asia
SHADOWBOX SIZE: 6″ x 6″ x 1.25″ SHADOWBOX COLOR: pick from BLACK, WHITE, OR DARK WALNUT. MUSEUM QUALITY SHADOWBOX: museum grade UV blocking glass, gallery style frames, archival mounting papers. Includes interesting natural history information about species.
Made famous by the movie “Silence of the Lambs”, this framed death head moth is recognizable by the skull shaped marking on its thorax. The scientific name for this distinctive moth is derived from the mythological Greek rivers Acheron, the river of pain, and Styx, the river separating the Earth from the Underworld. These species have also be observed raiding beehives of different species of honey bee for honey.
DEATH HEAD MOTH FRAMING:
► UV blocking conservation glass (so colors / details won’t fade)
► Gallery quality shadowbox frame
► Archival mounting materials (Acid and Lignin-free)
► Hook attached to hang on wall (can also stand on its own)
► 6” H x 6” W x 1¼ “ D (choose frame color: black, walnut, white)
► Natural history story about the specimen comes on a vintage style museum label.
► Gift box, tissue paper and info about ethical moth origin and care of display.
► Professionally made by an entomologist in Sonoma County California.
WE FRAME WITH UV BLOCKING GLASS:
UV rays are one of the most significant sources of degradation in museum artwork so we use Tru-Vue Conservation Clear UV blocking glass which blocks 99% of UV rays so you can enjoy your insect art for decades.
BEST OF BUGS:
We take great pride in designing and making our high quality insect art and have over 5,000 5-star reviews, the most on the Internet for this category. Our framed insect displays have been recognized by Pottery Barn, West Elm, Apartment Therapy, Herman Miller and won the BEST of HOUZZ award (leading home design site) for 2014 & 2015. see all our awards and press.
SHIPPING COSTS:
Flat rate shipping of $9.95 for all Framed Insect Art no matter how many you purchase.
Jewelry has a flat rate of $3.75 per order and $13 for international shipping.
Framed Insects cannot be shipped outside of United States due to exporting restrictions.
SHIPPING TIME:
Your order will ship within 1 to 4 business days and include a tracking number. I strive to get most orders out within a day.
RETURNS:
If you are not 100% satisfied with your selection, you can return or exchange it within 7 days of receipt.
Like all fine art, keep insect frames out of direct sunlight and areas of high humidity.
Butterfly wing jewelry is not waterproof and care should be taken to avoid contact with moisture, as this could damage the wing. When not wearing, store in a cool dark dry place to preserve the colors. Polish with a soft silver polishing cloth.
Framed Death Head Moth
$78.00
The famous Death Head Moth from Silence of the Lambs.
COMMON NAME: Death Head Moth
SPECIES: Acherontia styx
LOCALITY: Asia
SHADOWBOX SIZE: 6″ x 6″ x 1.25″
SHADOWBOX COLOR: pick from BLACK, WHITE, OR DARK WALNUT.
MUSEUM QUALITY SHADOWBOX: museum grade UV blocking glass, gallery style frames, archival mounting papers. Includes interesting natural history information about species.
See why our insect frames are the TOP CHOICE of interior designers, museums and customers.
Description
Made famous by the movie “Silence of the Lambs”, this framed death head moth is recognizable by the skull shaped marking on its thorax. The scientific name for this distinctive moth is derived from the mythological Greek rivers Acheron, the river of pain, and Styx, the river separating the Earth from the Underworld. These species have also be observed raiding beehives of different species of honey bee for honey.
DEATH HEAD MOTH FRAMING:
► UV blocking conservation glass (so colors / details won’t fade)
► Gallery quality shadowbox frame
► Archival mounting materials (Acid and Lignin-free)
► Hook attached to hang on wall (can also stand on its own)
► 6” H x 6” W x 1¼ “ D (choose frame color: black, walnut, white)
► Natural history story about the specimen comes on a vintage style museum label.
► Gift box, tissue paper and info about ethical moth origin and care of display.
► Professionally made by an entomologist in Sonoma County California.
WE FRAME WITH UV BLOCKING GLASS:
UV rays are one of the most significant sources of degradation in museum artwork so we use Tru-Vue Conservation Clear UV blocking glass which blocks 99% of UV rays so you can enjoy your insect art for decades.
BEST OF BUGS:
We take great pride in designing and making our high quality insect art and have over 5,000 5-star reviews, the most on the Internet for this category. Our framed insect displays have been recognized by Pottery Barn, West Elm, Apartment Therapy, Herman Miller and won the BEST of HOUZZ award (leading home design site) for 2014 & 2015. see all our awards and press.
SHIPPING COSTS:
Flat rate shipping of $9.95 for all Framed Insect Art no matter how many you purchase.
Jewelry has a flat rate of $3.75 per order and $13 for international shipping.
Framed Insects cannot be shipped outside of United States due to exporting restrictions.
SHIPPING TIME:
Your order will ship within 1 to 4 business days and include a tracking number. I strive to get most orders out within a day.
RETURNS:
If you are not 100% satisfied with your selection, you can return or exchange it within 7 days of receipt.
Like all fine art, keep insect frames out of direct sunlight and areas of high humidity.
Butterfly wing jewelry is not waterproof and care should be taken to avoid contact with moisture, as this could damage the wing. When not wearing, store in a cool dark dry place to preserve the colors. Polish with a soft silver polishing cloth.
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