Eri Silkmoth t the torquatus swallowtail

the torquatus swallowtail

The plain tiger is believed to be one of the first butterflies depicted in art

where it has been recorded from Equatorial Guinea

Prosopocoilus astacoides is a beetle of the Family Lucanidae that has large & distinctive mandibles that are sometimes used in combat with male opponents during fights to establish dominance

This specimen is encased in a 6”x6 frame

Eri Silkmoth t the torquatus swallowtailSamia ricini is a member of the family Saturniidae which includes the giant silk moths. This moth is a domestic polyhybrid that has been bred for centuries due to the silk it makes. The name is based on the host plant used for feeding the caterpillars, castor, Ricinus communis. The specimen is encased in a 6x6 frame.