Polyphemus Moth natural art piece Samia ricini is a member

Samia ricini is a member of the family Saturniidae

is a widely-distributed species of large cicada found throughout North

the cocalus fruit piercing moth

Despite its cultural superstitions

Polyphemus Moth natural art piece Samia ricini is a memberThe 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