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Main Charm Dimensions: 7cm x 7cm (3mm thickness)
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, double-sided design.
Hardware: Stainless-steel lobster clasp with O ring attachment.
Additional Charms: Rainforest leaf & Jungle Collection logo tag.
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The Giant Ghost Moth (Aenetus spp.) is an extraordinary member of the primitive Hepialidae family, with males displaying vivid blue wings and females contrasting green—a striking example of sexual dichromatism reminiscent of the Eclectus Parrot. Found in Far North Queensland, particularly along rainforest edges where Alphitonia pioneer trees grow, this moth’s caterpillars burrow into trunks or soil, creating tunnels they seal with a silken plug before pupation.
When ready to emerge, the adult chews away the plug and climbs out of its tunnel to expand its wings—an astonishing transformation played out beneath the forest canopy. Though rarely seen, the Giant Ghost Moth enriches FNQ’s nocturnal palette with its elusive presence and bold colouring, bringing a spectral yet vibrant life to rainforest margins.
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- Keep in a cool, dry location.
- Handle with care.
- Do not get wet.
Due to the nature of this material, each piece is subject to the natural variations in wood grain, texture and colour expected when using natural materials.
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- 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.
