# Event Details - **Event Name**: Insect Pinning Class: Green-Banded Urania Moth - **Event Start and End Date**: Sun, 09 Aug, 2026 at 12:00 pm – Sun, 09 Aug, 2026 at 02:00 pm - **Event Description**: Species: Urania leilus Location: San Francisco, 766 Valencia St. Urania leilus refuses to fit in the same mold as their less flamboyant moth relatives. When scientists first encountered this moth in 1758, they took one look at those iridescent wings and the swallowtail silhouette and just... filed it under butterflies and called it a day. Can you blame them? It flies during the day. It migrates in massive, shimmering swarms. It has structural color so precise that each scale bends light like a tiny prism. It drinks minerals from muddy riverbanks in a behavior so associated with butterflies that entomologists had to do a double-take when they saw a moth doing it. The electric flash of green and blue color isn't just showing off, it's a warning to hungry predators . As a caterpillar, U. leilus feeds almost exclusively on toxic Omphalea plants, stockpiling poison until it earns the right to wear those colors. By the time it takes to the air, it is essentially a flying "do not eat me" sign. A beautiful, iridescent, two-million-years-in-the-making sign. If you like standing out, defying expectations, and the occasional identity crisis, you might just find a kindred spirit in U. leilus. Join us to preserve this beautiful weirdo and bask in everything that makes it difficult (but not impossible) to categorize. About the class: In this hands-on, two-hour class, you will learn the full process of moth pinning, from hydration to pinning and preservation. Our expert instructor will guide you step by step, and you will use a Paxton Gate spreading kit to transform your moth into a preserved specimen you will get to take home and show off. Inside each kit, you will receive: 1 Box of entomology pins 1 Anchor pin 4 Strips vellum paper Forceps Pinning board Instruction pamphlet Important Details: Classes will be held at 766 Valencia St., San Francisco. Children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. Cancellations must be made at least 72 hours before the class to receive store credit, redeemable for merchandise or future classes. Pre-registration is required, as materials must be prepared for each student and space is very limited. Please arrive promptly at the start time. Students are encouraged to bring lunch or snacks. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/san-francisco/insect-pinning-class-green-banded-urania-moth/200030404779444 - **Event Categories**: workshops, nonprofit - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 2 ## Ticket Details ## Event venue details - **city**: San Francisco - **state**: CA - **country**: United States - **location**: 824 Valencia St, San Francisco, CA, United States, California 94110 - **lat**: 37.75961 - **long**: -122.42169 - **full address**: 824 Valencia St, San Francisco, CA, United States, California 94110 ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Insect Pinning Class: Green-Banded Urania Moth - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/3bea8d06029256ffb901c33f211cc9aac3685fdffee2e2b4918d2685bd95a008-rimg-w1200-h1236-dc080808-gmir?v=1786159537 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Insect Pinning Class: Green-Banded Urania Moth being held? - **A:** Insect Pinning Class: Green-Banded Urania Moth takes place on Sun, 09 Aug, 2026 at 12:00 pm to Sun, 09 Aug, 2026 at 02:00 pm at 824 Valencia St, San Francisco, CA, United States, California 94110. - **Q**: Who is organizing Insect Pinning Class: Green-Banded Urania Moth? - **A:** Insect Pinning Class: Green-Banded Urania Moth is organized by Paxton Gate. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Insect Pinning Class: Green-Banded Urania Moth is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in San Francisco, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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