Coscinocera hercules

Hercules Moth In Box Frame

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    The Hercules Moth in a handmade wooden frame mounted on high-quality acid-free conservation board. The Latin and common names are printed underneath the specimen.

    The Hercules moth, is from the family Saturniidae, it is endemic to New Guinea and northern Australia. First described by William Henry Miskin in 1876. Female adults have a wingspan of about 27 centimetres (11 in), making it one of the largest moths found in Australia, its wings have the largest documented surface area (300 square centimeters) of any living insect.


    Latin Name: Coscinocera hercules

    Quality: A1- / A

    Gender: Male

    Distribution: Coscinocera hercules can be found in New Guinea and northern Australia.

    Prepared: By our very own entomologists.

    Frame: Wooden box frame with glass window and hanging clips - handmade in our workshop.

    Frame Size:  10 x 10 Inch

    Please Be Aware: The specimen that you will receive may differ in size, shape or colour very slightly since you are purchasing a natural product.

    Where do we source our insect specimens? All of our specimens are purchased from conservation farming projects. Please visit our ethics pages in the menu for details on the type of projects we work with.

    This would be a beautiful addition to your home or office.

    Approx Wingspan (cm): 16
    Gender: Male
    Frame Size (Inches): 10 x 10
    Specimen Colour: Red
    Distribution: Oceania
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