Comet or Madagascar Moon Moth – Signed Fine Art Print
$19.95 – $27.95
Information about the Comet Moth:
The Comet Moth is an African moth, native to the rain forests of Madagascar. The male has a wingspan of 7.75 inches (20 cm) and a tail span of 6 inches (15 cm) This makes it one of largest silk moths in the world. The female lays from 120-170 eggs, and after hatching the larvae feed on Eugenia and Weinmannia leaves for approximately two months before pupating. The cocoon has numerous holes to keep the pupa from drowning in the daily rains of its natural habitat. The adult moth cannot feed and only lives for 4 to 5 days. Although endangered in the wild due to habitat loss, the Comet moth is being successfully bred in captivity.
The poster is printed on matte, museum-quality paper with Giclée printing quality:
• Paper thickness: 10.3 mil
• Paper weight: 5.6 oz/y² (192 g/m²)
• Opacity: 94%
Fine art illustration of a Comet or Madagascar Moon Moth (Argema mittrei.) The illustration is available in black and white or color.
Artist’s notes:
The Comet Moth was completed on 2.27.2015. I decided to put together a collage of animals native to the island of Madagascar. I had drawn a few amphibians, mammals, birds and reptile – but no insects. I thought that adding one of the big colorful moths would make the collage feel more complete. The drawing is based on photo by the talented wildlife photographer Roger Sargent and was used with his permission.
| Color |
Black & White ,Color |
|---|---|
| Size |
8 x 10" (20.3 x 25.4) ,11 x 14" (27.9 x 35.5 cm) |
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