Imperial Moth Butterfly Argema mittrei is native to

Argema mittrei is native to the rain forests of Madagascar and is known as one of the world's largest silk moths

Heterometrus cyaneus

the Dynastinae

The specimen is carefully preserved in a 3"x4" frame

The background photo was taken by MyMy Butterfly at Oakland Cemetery in Atlanta

Imperial Moth Butterfly Argema mittrei is native toEacles imperialis range from Argentina to Canada and from the Rocky Mountains to the Atlantic Coast. Unfortunately, their numbers are declining due to pesticides, herbicides, insecticides, certain types of street lamps, & parasitoids used to fight gypsy moth populations. This specimen is encased in a 9"x9" frame.