Jatropha Sphinx Moth Tote Bag
The Jatropha Sphinx (Sphinx jatrophæ), from George Shaw's The Naturalist's Miscellany, volume 16, plates 679–680 (July 1805). Hand-colored natural-history illustration from the Nodder workshop.
This nineteenth-century illustration depicts a magnificent sphinx moth with intricately patterned brown-and-cream wings, brilliant orange hindwings, and a striking abdomen decorated with circular markings. Its most remarkable feature is an exceptionally long proboscis, extending above its head in two spectacular golden spirals.
The Jatropha sphinx, now generally classified as Cocytius antaeus and known as the giant sphinx moth, belongs to the hawk moth family Sphingidae. Native to the Americas, this impressive moth is among the larger members of its family and possesses an extraordinarily long feeding tube for reaching nectar deep within flowers.
Like other hawk moths, the giant sphinx is a powerful flier capable of hovering in front of blossoms while feeding, much like a hummingbird. When not in use, its long proboscis coils into a compact spiral beneath its head.
Product Details
· Size: 13″ × 13″
· Durable 100% spun polyester
· Medium-weight fabric (6.49 oz/yd²; 200 g/m²)
· Double-stitched seams
· Cotton webbing handles
· Nonwoven laminated interior lining
Jatropha Sphinx Moth Tote Bag
The Jatropha Sphinx (Sphinx jatrophæ), from George Shaw's The Naturalist's Miscellany, volume 16, plates 679–680 (July 1805). Hand-colored natural-history illustration from the Nodder workshop.
This nineteenth-century illustration depicts a magnificent sphinx moth with intricately patterned brown-and-cream wings, brilliant orange hindwings, and a striking abdomen decorated with circular markings. Its most remarkable feature is an exceptionally long proboscis, extending above its head in two spectacular golden spirals.
The Jatropha sphinx, now generally classified as Cocytius antaeus and known as the giant sphinx moth, belongs to the hawk moth family Sphingidae. Native to the Americas, this impressive moth is among the larger members of its family and possesses an extraordinarily long feeding tube for reaching nectar deep within flowers.
Like other hawk moths, the giant sphinx is a powerful flier capable of hovering in front of blossoms while feeding, much like a hummingbird. When not in use, its long proboscis coils into a compact spiral beneath its head.
Product Details
· Size: 13″ × 13″
· Durable 100% spun polyester
· Medium-weight fabric (6.49 oz/yd²; 200 g/m²)
· Double-stitched seams
· Cotton webbing handles
· Nonwoven laminated interior lining
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