Asian Hermit Spider framed butterfly aka the central emperor swallowtail

aka the central emperor swallowtail

is a member of the genus Philistina

Its subfamily

The background photo was taken by MyMy Butterfly at the Old Catholic Cemetery in Savannah

Asian Hermit Spider framed butterfly aka the central emperor swallowtailExperience the wonder of Nephilengys malabarensis, also known as the Asian hermit spider, a magnificent nocturnal orb weaver found in Asia. With females being significantly larger than males, they are known for their impressive vertical webs and unique mating behavior. Encased in a hand decorated match box protected in a 9x9 frame, this exquisite creature is sure to bring joy to your collection for years to come! *Each of my framed shadow boxes are