Dark Moon Emperor Moth atl pick up only known to navigate and orient

known to navigate and orient themselves using the Milky Way

and this specimen is an adult female encased in a 5" x 5" frame

This corked glass dome measures 30mmx40mm

Euphaedra is a butterfly genus in the subfamily Limenitidinae

Dark Moon Emperor Moth atl pick up only known to navigate and orientThe Epiphora vacuna is a species of moth belonging to the Saturniidae family, commonly known as emperor moths. These moths are notable for their large size and striking wing patterns. The adults typically exhibit eye like markings on their wings, which serve as a defense mechanism to deter predators. They are found in various parts of Africa, where their larvae feed on a variety of host plants. This specimen is encased in a 9x9 frame.