Twin-Spotted Sphinx Moth, Bone & Crystal Display Cloche
Pinned and framed Smerinthus jamaicensis, or the Twin-Spotted Sphinx moth. A1- Grade quality. Mounted on an enthically sourced animal vertebra, encrusted with garnet crystals. Displayed in a 4" glass cloche.
Native to:
North America
Host Plants:
willow, birch, ash, poplar, elm, apple, plum
Conservation Status:
least concern, apparently secure
Sourcing Method:
wild caught, natural death (Haliburton, ON)
Sexual Dimorphism:
males have plumose antennae, females have thin antennae, both sexes are light green with small black eye-shaped markings on their wings
About A1- Grade Specimens
Definition: near-perfect specimens with minor imperfections that don't affect overall display quality, suitable for collectors seeking excellent quality at better value
