{"product_id":"framed-malaysian-moon-moth-taxidermy-green-opalescent-long-tailed-butterfly-8x10-black-frame","title":"Framed malaysian moon moth taxidermy: green opalescent long-tailed butterfly (8x10 black frame)","description":"Order limit: $250 (approx. £187) per transaction.\u003cbr\u003eIf you'd like to purchase more, please place separate orders. I’ll happily refund any extra shipping costs.\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eActias maenas male, The Malaysian moon moth, taxidermy butterfly, green opalescent , long-tailed moth from China, framed black 8\" x 10\",\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eActias maenas, commonly known as the Malaysian moon moth, is a large and visually striking species of silk moth found across Southeast Asia, including the tropical forests of Vietnam. One of its most captivating features is its vivid coloration. Males are typically a brilliant lime green or golden yellow, with long, streamer-like tails trailing from their hindwings—these tails can be longer than the body itself and are believed to confuse echolocating predators such as bats. Their forewings are sharply pointed and decorated with purplish-brown margins and delicate, wavy lines. A distinctive eyespot is present on each wing, set against a lighter central area that enhances their visual effect. Females, on the other hand, are usually larger and more robust, with broader wings in shades of pale green, soft ivory, or muted olive tones. While less vibrant than the males, their size and elegant wing patterns still make them a striking presence.\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIn Vietnam, Actias maenas thrives in lush subtropical and tropical habitats where it can find an abundance of host plants. The caterpillars, which are green with spiny projections, feed on the foliage of trees from families such as Lauraceae and Anacardiaceae. Once fully grown, the larvae spin silken cocoons among the leaves and branches, pupating within until the adult moth emerges. Though breathtaking in appearance, adult Actias maenas do not feed and live only for a few days, focused solely on reproduction. Their ephemeral beauty, combined with the luminous quality of their wings, especially under moonlight or ambient forest light, has earned them a near-mythical status among moth enthusiasts and naturalists.\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.\nThis 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.\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003ePlease note: In our selection of white frames, the inner box frame—the part that creates the depth of the shadow box—is currently only available in black, as white versions are not available at this time. The outer frame remains white.\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis detail has not been an issue in over six years of offering this product, but we wanted to proactively inform you to ensure full transparency.\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis applies only to deep frame items. Shadow boxes, if selected, come with a white inner frame.","brand":"INSECTRUM","offers":[{"title":"WHITE \/ WITH NAME TAG","offer_id":52887215374600,"sku":"INSECTRUMFRAMES2060","price":54.18,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"WHITE \/ WITHOUT NAME TAG","offer_id":52887215407368,"sku":"INSECTRUMFRAMES2061","price":54.18,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"BLACK \/ WITH NAME TAG","offer_id":52887215440136,"sku":"INSECTRUMFRAMES2062","price":54.18,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"BLACK \/ WITHOUT NAME TAG","offer_id":52887215472904,"sku":"INSECTRUMFRAMES2063","price":54.18,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1005\/4408\/6280\/files\/691d56c73ac8a399986600b6.png?v=1773585012","url":"https:\/\/insectrumcompany.com\/products\/framed-malaysian-moon-moth-taxidermy-green-opalescent-long-tailed-butterfly-8x10-black-frame","provider":"The Insectrum Company","version":"1.0","type":"link"}