{"product_id":"a-good-mid-20thc-cased-atlas-silk-moth","title":"A Good Mid 20thC Cased Atlas Silk Moth","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin: British\u003cbr\u003e Period: Mid Twentieth Century \u003cbr\u003e Provenance: Unknown\u003cbr\u003e Date: c.1950-60\u003cbr\u003e The Case:\u003cbr\u003e Height: 8 inches\u003cbr\u003e Width: 10 inches\u003cbr\u003e Depth: 1.5 inches\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e The rectangular oak case housing a large Atlas silk moth (Attacus atlas) specimen survives from the middle of the twentieth century.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Overall condition is very good with no loss to either the specimen or case to report.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Atlas moths are said to be named after either the Titan of Greek mythology, or their map-like wing patterns. In Hong Kong the Cantonese name translates as \"snake's head moth\", referring to the apical extension of the forewing, which bears a more than passing resemblance to a snake's head. They are considered the largest moths in the world in terms of total wing surface area (upwards of c. 400 cm2). Their wingspans are also amongst the largest, reaching over 25 cm. Females are appreciably larger and heavier.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e An attractive conversation starter.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Archive","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52562577588504,"sku":"atlasmoth","price":49.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1000\/5800\/5784\/files\/main-image_9.jpg?v=1787571797","url":"https:\/\/doeandhope.shop\/products\/a-good-mid-20thc-cased-atlas-silk-moth","provider":"doeandhope.shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}