Eri Silkmoth entomology The Acherontia atropos

The Acherontia atropos

Morpho polyphemus is one of relatively few morphos that is white rather than blue

Hyllus giganteus is a jumping spider native from Sumatra to Australia

Chilasa paradoxa is a swallowtail butterfly found in

Phoebis philea is a species of butterfly found in the Americas including the Caribbean

Eri Silkmoth entomology The Acherontia atroposSamia ricini is a member of the family Saturniidae which includes the giant silk moths. This moth is a domestic polyhybrid that has been bred for centuries due to the silk it makes. The name is based on the host plant used for feeding the caterpillars, castor, Ricinus communis. This specimen is encased in a 9x9 frame.