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Luna Silk Moth Floating Display

$49.99
by Scenic City Oddities
Type: Collectibles:Animals:Insects & Butterflies:Entomology, Real Insects

Brand: Scenic City Oddities

Insect Type: Luna moth

Type: floating shadowbox frame

Please Note:  This is a grade "b" specimen and not perfect.  It has been reduced accordingly and returns are not accepted, Please check out the pictures thoroughly as this is the one you will be receiving.   

o62j   #6  These Moths are beautiful!   This is a Luna moth nicely displayed in a floating frame surrounded by preserved flowers and ferns!  Nice starter piece!

Framed Display Approx. Dimensions: 8 1/2  x 8 1/2  x 2"


This is nicely showcased in a shadowbox type frame that suspends him in a clear elasticity film so both sides may be viewed unobstructed and also gives the specimen the illusion of "floating"!   This can be opened but I advise against it as the specimens or the elasticity strip usually are damaged when you open the display.  If the film in your display starts to stick together or gets some bubbles in it you can open the case very slowly so the film releases from both side and close again very slowly and the problem should be resolved.  If the film gets touched or is in a hot area this can happen but it is a very easy fix also sometimes in shipping the specimen can shift a little in the display.  If this happens please contact us and we will direct you on a quick and easy fix.   Once the display has been opened returns are no longer accepted. 
HANGING DISPLAYS:  The floating displays all have removable bases so if you would like,  just a piece or two of Velcro or command strip will mount these right to your wall without a problem. The case will keep him clean and safe for years to come! 


Species: Expupa Luna Saturniidae
The Luna moth (Actias luna) is a Nearctic moth in the family Saturniidae, subfamily Saturniinae, a group commonly known as giant silk moths. It has lime-green colored wings and a white body. The larvae (caterpillars) are also green. Typically, it has a wingspan of roughly 114 mm (4.5 in), but can exceed 178 mm (7.0 in), making it one of the larger moths in North America. Across Canada, it has one generation per year, with the winged adults appearing in late May or early June, whereas farther south it will have two or even three generations per year, the first appearance as early as March in southern parts of the United States.

As defense mechanisms, larvae emit clicks as a warning and also regurgitate intestinal contents, confirmed as having a deterrent effect on a variety of predators. The elongated tails of the hindwings are thought to confuse the echolocation detection used by predatory bats. A parasitic fly deliberately introduced to North America to be a biological control for the invasive species gypsy moth appears to have had a negative impact on Luna moths and other native moths. 


Check us out!  Please check out our other displays, they make wonderful Christmas, Birthday, Anniversary and some even Man Cave displays!  
We also specialize in Antique Victorian Style displays, insects, animals as well as many other handmade wonderful and unique items and displays!  I have lots of little items for your curiosity cabinets as well!

If you purchase a second item with your order  and send us a message with the order that says "free gift", We will include a free gift with your order.  All orders have to be for two different items or more to qualify.  Our way of saying Thank you for taking the time to look!

All displays will be carefully packed to the best of our ability to insure a safe and damage free arrival.  If free First class shipping is offered and chosen it does not include insurance.   When purchasing this item you must agree to the following: No claims for small broken parts such as antennae or a detached wing, antennae are so fragile that they cannot be guaranteed in shipping.  Wings and other small parts are easily fixable and you should be aware that you may have to fix (glue) a part when purchasing items like these. I rarely have a problem but even with good packaging it is impossible for us to Guarantee. 

NO RETURNS ON ALREADY DISCOUNTED ITEMS.