b10m This is a beautiful Southern Flannel Moth nicely displayed in a glass dome with a wood bottom. This specimen is beautiful and so very soft. This little guy is showcased on a piece of wood surrounded by moss, fern and tiny preserved flowers, a real lady bug and a snail done in the Antique Victorian Style of using natural elements to make the specimen look alive. The glass dome will keep this beauty fresh and clean for many years to come. Great addition to any collection or a great teaching tool! This display is approx. 1 3/4 x 1 1/2" and is a glass dome with a wood bottom.
SPECIES: Megalopyge opercularis
Megalopyge opercularis is a moth of the family Megalopygidae. It has numerous common names, including southern flannel moth for its adult form, and puss caterpillar, asp, Italian asp, fire caterpillar, woolly slug, opossum bug, puss moth, tree asp, or asp caterpillar.
