Tent-web Spider butterfly display also known as the Palamedes

also known as the Palamedes swallowtail or laurel swallowtail

The specimen is encased in a 3x4” frame

imperialis can be found across Argentina to Canada and from the Rocky Mountains to the Atlantic Coast

The specimen is encased in a 6“x6“ frame

Tent-web Spider butterfly display also known as the PalamedesThe Cyrtophora moluccensis, also referred to as the tent spider or dome web spider, is a visually striking orb weaver spider that inhabits open landscapes in India, Japan, Indonesia, Papua New Guinea, Australia, and various Pacific islands. This unique arachnid is known for its distinctive dome shaped web, which is not sticky and can be constructed in colonies. When observed, the spider is typically seen hanging upside down in the center of its web,