Jeweled Flower Mantis natural art Actias selene-also known as the

Actias selene-also known as the Indian Moon Moth

is a Southeast Asian species of beetle in the Buprestidae family and tribe Chrysochroini

The specimen is encased in a 9” x 9“ frame

also known as the Polyphemus moth

Hugh Newman that resembles a rebellious girl wearing mourning clothes while also revealing a glimpse of her vibrant dress

Jeweled Flower Mantis natural art Actias selene-also known as theCreobroter gemmatus is a small and colorful praying mantis from South and Southeast Asia, belonging to the family Mantidae. Its body is patterned with bright green, yellow, and white, and the wings display striking eye like spots used to startle predators. Males are slimmer and more agile, while females are larger and sturdier. It feeds on small insects, using its rapid strike to capture prey, and its leaflike camouflage helps it blend seamlessly into