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• Dimensions: 55cm x 45cm
• Material: Soft short-plush fabric (durable synthetic fibre with a velvety feel)
• Design: Double-sided print with discreet side zip
• Filling: Plush stuffing included (note: shipping rates may be higher for this product) -
The Hercules Moth (Coscinocera hercules) is Australia’s largest moth, with a wingspan of up to 30 cm. It occupies the largest surface area of any living insect (around 300 square centimetres) and is often mistaken for the Atlas Moth of Asia due to its striking similarities in colour, appearance, and size. However, the Hercules Moth is endemic to the rainforests of northern Australia and Papua New Guinea.
The caterpillar of the Hercules Moth resembles the Caterpillar from Alice in Wonderland, with its large size, pale-blue colouring, yellow spines, and red dots running along its sides. These caterpillars can grow up to 12 cm in length and weigh up to 54 grams. Hercules Moths spend the majority of their life cycle as caterpillars—up to three months—building up food stores to sustain them for the remainder of their lives.
Female Hercules Moths emerge from the cocoon without a mouth, meaning they must rely entirely on the reserves built up during their caterpillar stage. Both male and female Hercules Moths have large wings with distinctive, transparent triangular ‘windows’ on each wing.
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- Spot clean with a damp cloth and mild detergent
- For deeper cleaning, remove stuffing and hand wash the cover in cold water
- Line dry in shade to preserve fabric softness and print vibrancy
- Avoid bleach and harsh chemicals
- Do not tumble dry or iron
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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.
