{"product_id":"framed-ghostly-silk-moth-ceranchia-apollina-from-madagascar-8x8","title":"Framed Ghostly Silk Moth: Ceranchia Apollina from Madagascar (8x8)","description":"Ceranchia apollina, Ghostly Silk Moth, Ghostly Silkmoth, large silky white moth from Madagascar, framed 8\" x 8\"\"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe male *Ceranchia apollina*, commonly known as the ghostly silkmoth, is a striking member of the Saturniidae family endemic to Madagascar. This moth is characterized by its ethereal appearance, featuring large, translucent white wings adorned with distinctive red eyespots, which serve as a defense mechanism to deter predators . Like other Saturniids, the adult male lacks functional mouthparts and does not feed, relying entirely on energy reserves accumulated during its larval stage . Males are typically smaller than females, a common trait in Saturniidae, and exhibit prominent, feathery antennae optimized for detecting pheromones released by females during mating . The species’ ghostly white coloration and cryptic patterns allow it to blend into its forested habitat, though its vivid eyespots make it a visually arresting specimen when observed up close .\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eEcologically, the male *Ceranchia apollina* plays a critical role in Madagascar’s silk production industry, where the species is farmed by local communities for its golden-hued silk cocoons . The cocoons, composed of two distinct layers—a thin outer layer and a dense inner layer—are harvested for their commercial value, contributing to conservation-based livelihood programs like SEPALI Madagascar, which integrates silk farming with habitat preservation . Despite its economic importance, the species remains understudied in the wild, with much of its life cycle and behavior inferred from captive breeding efforts. Notably, males are short-lived post-emergence, focusing solely on reproduction, a trait typical of silk moths that underscores their role in sustaining both ecological and human-driven silk ecosystems .\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWe firmly support the sustainable tropical butterfly collections as long as they take care of the conservation of the rainforest where they fly and the development of responsible conscious trading. \u003cbr\u003eThis allows us to support local ranching farms with ethically sourced material and help at the same time collectors and enthusiasts to contribute to understanding and treasuring those species.\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003ePlease take into consideration that the specimen that you will receive may slightly differ in size, shape or colour from the picture shown as you are purchasing a natural product.","brand":"INSECTRUM","offers":[{"title":"BLACK FRAME \/ WITH NAME TAG","offer_id":53313314226440,"sku":"INSECTRUMFRAMES1454","price":92.44,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"BLACK FRAME \/ WITHOUT NAME TAG","offer_id":53764763025672,"sku":"INSECTRUMFRAMES1455","price":92.44,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"WHITE FRAME \/ WITH NAME TAG","offer_id":53764763058440,"sku":"INSECTRUMFRAMES1456","price":92.44,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"WHITE FRAME \/ WITHOUT NAME TAG","offer_id":53764763091208,"sku":"INSECTRUMFRAMES1457","price":92.44,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1005\/4408\/6280\/files\/69906288dedd44484b3021ce_291d031f-8256-416d-9a63-be2b8dc33f4c.png?v=1780207828","url":"https:\/\/insectrumcompany.com\/products\/framed-ghostly-silk-moth-ceranchia-apollina-from-madagascar-8x8","provider":"The Insectrum Company","version":"1.0","type":"link"}