Rare Darwin’s hawkmoth (Xanthopan morgani). Very seldomly available to collectors. The giant hawkmoth, found only in Madagascar, was first seen in 1882, but Charles Darwin predicted its existence 20 years earlier while studying a rare Star-of-Bethlehem orchid in his London office. The orchid had a special foot-long nectar spur, and Darwin wondered what insect could reach it. He believed scientists would find an insect with a foot-long tongue that matched the orchid. Twenty years later, they discovered a related African hawkmoth, proving Darwin's idea of co-evolution, where two species influence each other's development.
Synonyms Macrosila morganii and Xanthopan morganii praedicta.
Wall hanging and free-standing, glass removed for photos to avoid glare, all frames ship with glass. Frame measures approx. 28×23cm.
Rare Darwin’s hawkmoth (Xanthopan morgani). Very seldomly available to collectors. The giant hawkmoth, found only in Madagascar, was first seen in 1882, but Charles Darwin predicted its existence 20 years earlier while studying a rare Star-of-Bethlehem orchid in his London office. The orchid had a special foot-long nectar spur, and Darwin wondered what insect could reach it. He believed scientists would find an insect with a foot-long tongue that matched the orchid. Twenty years later, they discovered a related African hawkmoth, proving Darwin's idea of co-evolution, where two species influence each other's development.
Synonyms Macrosila morganii and Xanthopan morganii praedicta.
Wall hanging and free-standing, glass removed for photos to avoid glare, all frames ship with glass. Frame measures approx. 28×23cm.
Beautiful real insect taxidermy and natural history curios. A unique gift or the perfect décor for your home or office. Beautifully compliments dark academia, cottage-core and gothic or witchy aesthetics. Create a gallery wall with mixed pieces of natural history, a feature wall with focal points of large antique frames or a curio cabinet with miniature treasures and curios just like the Victorians.
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