Comet Moth Soft Stuffed Plush Toy

SILK STREAMER OF MADAGASCAR

❃ Few insects make an entrance quite like the comet moth. Endemic to the rainforests of Madagascar, Argema mittrei is one of the largest silk moths in the world, with wings of luminous yellow edged in russet and a pair of impossibly long, ribbon-like tails trailing behind the hindwings — streamers that can stretch over fifteen centimetres and give the species its name.

❃ Adults live for only four or five days. They emerge without functional mouthparts, unable to feed, and spend their brief existence entirely focused on finding a mate before their reserves run out. By day they rest motionless in the canopy; by night the males drift through the forest on broad, silent wings, drawn by pheromones over remarkable distances.

❃ Habitat loss across Madagascar has pushed the comet moth into a precarious position in the wild, though captive breeding programmes have helped preserve the species. Its cocoons are pierced with small natural holes — an adaptation thought to drain rainwater in the humid rainforest — and remain among the most distinctive in the silk moth family. A fleeting marvel, built for one luminous week.

Toy Specifications:

Package Includes: 1 x Comet Moth Soft Stuffed Plush Toy

Shipping time: Due to high demand please allow 2-3 weeks for delivery.

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