Framed Hummingbird Hawk Moth

£25.00

 

Macroglossum Stellatarum

A real butterfly set and mounted in a 5×5 inch wooden frame, approximately 1 inch deep. 

Hummingbird Hawk Moth showing its natural beauty with its contrasting brown and orange wings. Named for its similarity to the hummingbirds, as while hovering in the air they feed on the nectar from tube shaped flowers.

Postage and packaging is £4.99

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Description

Our framed Hummingbird Hawk Moth examples showcase their natural beauty with its contrasting brown and orange wings.

This is a species of Hawk Moth that can be found across Europe and here in the United Kingdom during the summer months. The species is named for its similarity to the hummingbirds, as they feed on the nectar of tube shaped flowers while hovering in the air.

Hummingbird Hawk Moths can be easily seen in gardens, parks, bushes and meadows where the preferred food plants grow.

Adults are particularly fond of nectar-rich flowers with a long and narrow  since they can then take advantage of their long proboscis and avoid competition from other insects. Longer tube flowers presents the feeding animal a higher nectar reward. Proboscis length is thought to have been evolutionarily impacted by the length of flower feeding tubes.

Adult Hummingbird Hawk Moths have varied wingspans ranging between 4 – 4.5cms (1.6-1.8 inches).

Our framed Hummingbird Hawk Moth specimens have been sourced responsibly. Find out more about where we source our butterflies and moths from.

Additional information

Dimensions 5 × 5 in
Country of origin

United Kingdom
How to display

This frame comes with a single brass hanging hook which can be screwed into the rear of the frame, allowing you to hang it on a wall.

Alternatively, the frame is deep enough to stand freely by itself on a shelf.
Where to display

To preserve the colours of your specimen, it's best not to display your frame in direct sunlight. You should also avoid areas of high moisture, such as bathrooms and kitchens.
About our frames

All of our frames are handmade and feature mitred joints. The hardwood we use is of a very dark brown colour, with visible woodgrain.

All of our frames use real glass.
Postage and packaging

All frames are bubble wrapped before posting. As an independent, family-run business, we try to re-use as much packaging as possible to limit our impact on the environment. Postage and packaging is charged at £4.99 per order.

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