4 O'Clock Moth Caterpillar Earrings (Satement 7cm)

$24.00 $42.00

Discover Far North Queensland’s extraordinary and unique bugs and insects.

These wooden earrings feature the curious caterpillar of the 4 O’Clock Moth—a native species found in the tropical gardens and rainforests of Far North Queensland. Crafted from responsibly sourced wood with hypoallergenic stainless steel hooks, they’re lightweight, playful, and sustainably made. A unique gift for entomologists, nature lovers, and collectors of quirky insect jewellery.

Discover Far North Queensland’s extraordinary and unique bugs and insects.

These wooden earrings feature the curious caterpillar of the 4 O’Clock Moth—a native species found in the tropical gardens and rainforests of Far North Queensland. Crafted from responsibly sourced wood with hypoallergenic stainless steel hooks, they’re lightweight, playful, and sustainably made. A unique gift for entomologists, nature lovers, and collectors of quirky insect jewellery.

    • Dimensions: 5cm x 5cm (4mm thickness)

    • Findings: Hypoallergenic stainless steel fishhook findings, comfortable for sensitive ears.

    • Eco-friendly Materials: FSC-certified, responsibly sourced Cherry/Maple/Birch/or Walnut veneered MDF (exact wood species subject to availability).

    • Design: UV resistant, high saturation, matte finish, single-sided design.

  • The 4 O’Clock Moth (Dysphania numana) is a common sight around the Cairns region. Aptly named for its tendency to emerge in the late afternoon and early evening, it can often be seen resting on window ledges, around garden beds, or throughout the rainforest.

    These endemic moths are captivating, with blue and black banded wings contrasted by bright yellow sections. Often mistaken for a butterfly, the 4 O’Clock Moth is diurnal, preferring to shelter from direct sunlight beneath the rainforest canopy.

    The caterpillar of the 4 O’Clock Moth is a vivid yellow and can often be found resting on the undersides of leaves high off the ground, in deep shade.

  • -       Remove item when showering, swimming or when in contact with water.

    -       Remove for sleep or exercise.

    -       Avoid contact with lotions, perfume or excessive sunlight.

    -       Keep in a cool, dry location when not being warn.

    -       Handle with care.

  • -       Cairns Local: Designed and assembled in Cairns by artist Jenna Minchin: Owner of The Jungle Collection, Cairns local of 13 years, established artist and regionally recognised entrepreneur. 

    -       Support Small: We operate from our retail store in the heart of Cairns city, in Oceana Walk Arcade (since Sept 2024). To keep our focus small & sustainable, we only hold small quantities of stock, choosing to create small batches of products to respond to demand.

    -       Sustainably Focused: To honour the Rainforest and the wildlife within it, we strive to use ethical, sustainable and responsibly sourced materials for our products (when possible, to do so). This includes responsibly sourced wood, recycled acrylic, reclaimed steel and recycled papers. More information on this can be found in our policy page.