Saturnine Collection

The Snake Skin Shoes or the Temptation of Eve
The Snake-Skin Shoes, or, the Temptation of Eve by Pierrot. A young woman in a shoe shop is tempted by a pair of snake skin shoes presented by the somewhat saturnine looking sales assistant

Rothschildia orizaba
A large moth from the family Saturniidae: Saturniinae, from Panama. This species has a wingspan of 130mm

Actias luna, luna moth
This species of moth belong to the family Saturniidae: Saturniinae. This species has a wingspan of 83mm and originates from the U.S.A

Archaeroattacus edwardsii, Indian silk moth
Indian silk moth from India. Specimen on display at the Natural History Museum at Tring, part of the Natural History Museum, London

Attacus atlas, atlas moth
The underside view of an atlas moth painted by Pieter de Bevere. Illustration from the Loten Collection dated (1754-57) held at the Natural History Museum, London

Saturnia pyripavonia, emperor moth
Plate 1 from 298 water-colour drawings of insects and larvae, Frankfurdt 1622 by C. Flegel

Gynandromorph Antheraea frithi, silkmoth

Antheraea sp. Emperor moth caterpillars
Caterpillars of the Emperor moth. Painting by Pieter de Bevere from the Loten Collection dated (1754-57) held at the Natural History Museum, London

Actias luna, emperor moth
A green swallow tailed emperor moth with the liquid amber or sweet gum plant (Liquidambar styraciflua) by John Abbot (1751-1840)

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"Saturnine: A Captivating Journey through the World of Enigmatic Moths" Step into a world where enchantment and mystery intertwine, as we explore the captivating realm moths. Like snake skin shoes tempting Eve in the Garden of Eden, these ethereal creatures beckon us with their mesmerizing beauty. Among them, Rothschildia orizaba stands out like a jewel in the night sky. Its wings shimmer with iridescent hues, reminiscent of moonlight reflecting on still waters. Actias luna, known as the luna moth, dances gracefully through moonlit forests, casting an otherworldly spell upon all who behold it. Archaeroattacus edwardsii, an Indian silk moth, unveils its majestic presence with wings adorned in rich shades of gold and burgundy. Attacus atlas takes center stage as one of nature's largest moths; its intricate patterns resemble ancient maps leading to hidden treasures. Belonging to the family Saturniidae, these moths embody elegance and grace. Saturnia pyripavonia emerges from its cocoon like a phoenix rising from ashes – its vibrant colors symbolize rebirth and transformation. Intriguingly unique gynandromorphs such as Antheraea frithi captivate our imagination. With both male and female characteristics beautifully merged within their delicate forms, they remind us that true beauty lies beyond conventional boundaries. Even in their caterpillar stage, Antheraea sp. , emperor moth caterpillars display remarkable diversity in coloration and patterns - each one resembling a miniature work of art waiting to unfold. As we delve deeper into this mesmerizing world filled with saturnine wonders like Actias luna - another emperor moth species - we are reminded that life's greatest mysteries often lie hidden beneath layers waiting to be unraveled.