These real Greater Death's Head Hawk Moths - Acherotia Lachesis and come unmounted, and unspread. These are papered for artwork and to keep prices low.
Acherontia Lachesis are also known as Greater Death's Head Hawk Moths.
Latin Name: Acherontia Lachesis
Quality: A1
Please Be Aware: This is a Natural product and you are not getting the exact one pictured so the specimen you receive may differ in size shape or color slightly.
We have a wide variety of dried and unmounted insects (Meaning still folded in paper/ to be set by buyer, unless stated otherwise) as well as mounted insects (meaning sold in display cases or frames) in our shop. If you buy multiple items and shipping looks unusually high feel free to message us directly and we may be able to help.
THIS SPECIMEN COMES WITH THE WINGS CLOSED
Spreading or setting insects is NOT difficult and can be incredibly relaxing and rewarding, if you need any assistance feel free to read the following information and/or message us directly for assistance.
These have many applications, you could start a collection, make jewelry, research, decorations and gifts.
We work closely with many collectors as well as a number of museums and educational institutions and regularly give lectures at universities and colleges.
If you would like a specimen and don't see it in stock, feel free to send us a message. A large percentage of our inventory isn't yet on etsy so there is a chance we have it but have not yet posted it yet. We could also possibly order it in specifically for you.
Dried insects are sold graded based on their quality which are detailed below.
Quality of insects : Ex pupae : bred specimen, quality is outstanding
A1 = excellent quality, antenna's intact (possibly loose)
aa- = nearly perfect, antenna missing or damaged, minor chips, minor rubbed wings possible
a- = good but with damage (larger chip, rubbed wings)
a2 = second quality, for scientific purpose or repair