Polyphemus Moth t elegantly presented in a framed

elegantly presented in a framed 9"x9" display

Although this hawkmoth may have negative superstitions attached to it

Its bright metallic green elytra are frequently used in jewelry making

and is considered an iconic pollinator species

these beetles are part of the Buprestidae family and are often collected for their beautiful exoskeletons

Polyphemus Moth t elegantly presented in a framedAntheraea polyphemus, the Polyphemus moth, is a North American member of the family Saturniidae, the giant silk moths. The most notable feature of the moth is its large, purplish eyespots on its two hindwings. The eyespots give it its name from the Greek myth of the cyclops Polyphemus. This specimen is in case in a 9 x 9 frame.