There are beautiful moths. There are impressive moths. And then there is the Madagascan Moon Moth.
Argema mittrei — also known as the Comet Moth — is in a league entirely of its own. Native to the rainforests of Madagascar, the male has a wingspan of twenty centimeters and a tail span of fifteen centimeters, making it one of the world’s largest silk moths.  Those extraordinary trailing tails sweep downward like the tail of a comet — hence the name — giving this moth an otherworldly, almost mythical presence that no photograph can fully capture.
The male is a deep golden color with rich brown eyespot markings, while the adult female is a paler golden color with broader wings  — both utterly breathtaking. Its cocoons are composed of a golden, pinkish unique silk , and the moth itself is among the rarest and most prized in any collection. Despite its abundance as dried specimens, the Madagascan Moon Moth is rare to see alive  — making a framed display all the more precious.
This museum-quality specimen is carefully mounted in a sleek black shadow box frame — a dramatic backdrop that makes those golden wings and sweeping tails glow — with the common name, scientific name, and origin location labeled below. At a commanding 8x10 inches, it is without question the most show-stopping piece in any room it occupies.
✔ Ethically and sustainably sourced from Madagascar
✔ One of the world’s largest and most spectacular silk moths
✔ Golden wings with dramatic sweeping comet tails
✔ The ultimate gift for moth lovers and serious collectors
✔ Ready to hang or display