Eri Silkmoth t is a North American species

is a North American species from the Saturniidae family

This particular specimen has been preserved in a 6" x 6" frame

The chief distinguishing characteristics of this genus are its impressive mandibles

mentioned by Herodotus in his Histories IV

and a rarer blue-black

Eri Silkmoth t is a North American speciesSamia ricini is a member of the familySaturniidae which includes the giant silk moths. This moth is a domestic polyhybrid that has been bred for centuries due to the silk it makes. The name is based on the host plant used for feeding the caterpillars, castor, Ricinus communis. The specimen is encased in a 5x5 frame.