Trouple of ARGEMA MITTREI moths
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ARGEMA MITTREI, known as the comet moth of Madagascar, belongs to the Saturniidae family. Endemic to the island’s humid forests, this nocturnal species lives only a few days in its adult form, long enough to reproduce.
This “trouple” — one male and two females — illustrates the species’ marked sexual dimorphism. Males bear elongated tails reaching up to 15 cm, a record among Lepidoptera, while the female, more robust, has a shorter tail and broader wings.
Mounted in our Lyon workshop, the three specimens are arranged symmetrically beneath a round glass dome. The perforated brass base reveals a band of yellow, echoing the natural tones of the moths.
The composition can be adapted on request: different species, colors, or arrangements. Like on the 2 last pictures.
This “trouple” — one male and two females — illustrates the species’ marked sexual dimorphism. Males bear elongated tails reaching up to 15 cm, a record among Lepidoptera, while the female, more robust, has a shorter tail and broader wings.
Mounted in our Lyon workshop, the three specimens are arranged symmetrically beneath a round glass dome. The perforated brass base reveals a band of yellow, echoing the natural tones of the moths.
The composition can be adapted on request: different species, colors, or arrangements. Like on the 2 last pictures.
