Polyphemus Moth t Its body is preserved within

Its body is preserved within a 3” x 4” frame

Its subfamily

belongs to the family Sphingidae

This particular specimen is Nephila maculata

Polyphemus Moth t Its body is preserved withinThe Polyphemus moth, scientifically known as Antheraea polyphemus, is a well known species native to North America and a member of the Saturniidae family, known for its impressive silk production. One of its most notable features is the striking purple eyespots on its hindwings, giving it its name from the Greek myth of the cyclops Polyphemus. This specimen is carefully preserved and presented in a 9" x 9" frame. *Each of my framed shadow boxes are