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In April 2019, an image supposedly showing a Japanese Giant Emperor Moth was passed around social media: Although this photograph has often been presented as if it documented a large species of moth, it actually depicts a figurine made from embroidered fabric by artist Yumi Okita. Okita describes her artwork as a series of botanical and insect fiber sculptures. Hand painted cotton fabric that is embroidered with layers of threads creates texture and color. I try to capture the realism of nature then manipulated into the world of imagination. Okita stated this particular piece to be 6 inches tall and 12 inches wide. The wings are made from hand-painted fabric embroidered with a layer of thread creating texture and depth and color. A number of similar fabric sculptures can be seen on Okita's Etsy page: Although this viral image does not show a Japanese Giant Emperor Moth, it was inspired by a genuine species of moth called the Hemileuca eglanterina, or sheep moth. Okita noted that while she tries to capture the realism of nature, she adds a bit of imagination into her pieces. Here's a glimpse of an actual sheep moth: As far as we can tell no species known as the Japanese Giant Emperor Moth exists, although the Japanese giant silkworm moth and the Japanese emperor butterfly do. Here's a look at the silkworm (left) and the butterfly (right):
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