Imperial Moth star motifs or the Five-barred Swordtail to

or the Five-barred Swordtail to the Papilionidae family

Encased within a compact 9”x9” frame and paired with a carefully decoupaged marmot skull

recognized for its powerful claws and adept burrowing

taken by Beth Watson at San Roch Cemetery in New Orleans

Imperial Moth star motifs or the Five-barred Swordtail toE. imperialis can be found across Argentina to Canada and from the Rocky Mountains to the Atlantic Coast. Unfortunately, their population is diminishing due to the use of pesticides, herbicides, insecticides, and parasitoids to combat gypsy moth populations. This Imperial Moth specimen is beautifully preserved in a 9"x9" frame. *Each of my framed shadow boxes are crafted for lasting beauty and protection. They feature custom cut, premium grade(acid