Wallpaper - Cecropia Moth

Our Cecropia Moth wallpaper, designed by Kate Jarvik Birch, presents a striking illustrated study set against a rich, saturated green backdrop. The artwork showcases a large cecropia moth with outspread wings, rendered in a painterly style with visible brushwork and gouache-like texture. Dramatic shades of charcoal, soft grey, warm reddish-orange, and crisp white define the intricate wing markings and striped abdomen, accented by subtle touches of lilac and turquoise eye-spots. Like all of our wallpapers, this mural is made-to-measure to fit your room dimensions and printed on PVC-free paper with a subtle paper structure.

In the room

With its bold central composition and deep emerald green field, this design functions wonderfully as a focal point. We see this working exceptionally well on an accent wall in a living room, bedroom, or a dedicated home study. The strong silhouette and generous scale of the moth naturally draw the eye, making it particularly effective on an uninterrupted wall where the full graphic impact of the wingspan can be appreciated without tall furniture obscuring the artwork. In a bedroom, placing this wall mural behind a headboard creates a grounded, dramatic backdrop.

Styling it

When styling around such an expressive motif, we prefer letting the wallpaper take centre stage while echoing its earthy palette in the surrounding room.

• Pair with mid-toned or dark woods such as walnut or dark stained ash to complement the depth of the green background.
• Introduce upholstery or cushions in warm rust, burnt orange, or charcoal to pick up the vivid accents found across the moth's wings.
• Keep surrounding architectural elements clean and grounded, using matte black metal accents or warm brass light fixtures to balance the painterly illustration.

Colour combinations

The wallpaper is defined by its deep green background, layered with charcoal black, warm reddish-orange, creamy white, soft slate grey, and tiny hints of pale lilac and turquoise. When selecting paint shades for adjoining walls or woodwork, we recommend pulling directly from the design. A rich, muted forest green creates an enveloping, cohesive atmosphere throughout the room. Alternatively, pairing the mural wallpaper with soft off-whites, warm alabaster, or deep charcoal on trim and adjacent walls allows the green field and warm wing markings to stand out with clear contrast.

About our wallpaper

At Wallism, we produce our wallpapers made-to-measure based on your exact wall dimensions, which helps reduce unnecessary excess paper compared to standard rolls. Our wallpapers are PVC-free and printed on paper featuring a subtle physical structure. Designed to be straightforward to hang, our wall murals offer an accessible way to bring unique art into your home.