The Io Moth is a colorful North American moth in the Saturniidae, or silkmoth family. The bluish eyespot with some white in the center, on each hindwing, a defense mechanism meant to frighten off potential predators, especially when the moth is in the head-down position. The attractive Io moth caterpillar is also well-known because of its painful sting.
IO MOTH 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.
Eyes on the Wall Moth Collection
$125.00
OUT OF STOCK
COMMON NAME: Io Moth
SCIENTIFIC NAME: Automeris io
LOCALITY: North America
FRAME SIZE: 9″ x 11″ x 1.25”
Description
The Io Moth is a colorful North American moth in the Saturniidae, or silkmoth family. The bluish eyespot with some white in the center, on each hindwing, a defense mechanism meant to frighten off potential predators, especially when the moth is in the head-down position. The attractive Io moth caterpillar is also well-known because of its painful sting.
IO MOTH 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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Additional information
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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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