SPECIES Alcides metaurus
ORIGIN Australia
FRAME 16.5x16.5xD5cm Made from recycled products.
DESCRIPTION This is a largish moth - 100mm from North tropical Queensland Australia from the family Uraniidae. This adult moths colourations range from black with iridescent bands of yellow and/or pink whilst the ventral is a lovely shade of blue. The larvae feed on Omphalea queenslandia and Omphalea papuana. They can be seen feeding on nectar and rest with their wings out.
1mm split in top left wing hardly noticeable - see image with red arrow
COMES IN RECYCLED CARDBOARD GIFT BOX