Giant Asian Mantis moth The background photo was taken

The background photo was taken by MyMy Butterfly in Philadelphia

Nephila spiders are especially noted for the impressive webs they weave

It was imported to Europe for silk production and is now found in southeastern Europe

is a butterfly known especially for its presence in butterfly houses and live butterfly expositions

Papilio machaon is also known as the common yellow swallowtail or simply the swallowtail

Giant Asian Mantis moth The background photo was takenHierodula patellifera can be found in Malaysia, Hawaii, India, Nepal, Java, Philippines, New Guinea, Southern Chaina, Taiwan, Vietnam, & beyond. This specimen is encased in a 9"x9" frame.