Madagascar Sunset Moth t The specimen is encased in

The specimen is encased in a 3”x4” frame

Papua New Guinea and the Solomon Islands

The name is based on the host plant used for feeding the caterpillars

These scorpions tend to be skittish and defensive

This specimen is encased in a 6x6” frame

Madagascar Sunset Moth t The specimen is encased inChrysiridia rhipheus, or Urania ripheus, is a day flying moth of the family Uraniidae. It is considered one of the most impressive and appealing looking lepidopterans. It's very colorful, though the iridescent parts of the wings do not have pigment; rather the colors originate from optical interference. The background photo was taken by MyMy Butterfly at Westview Cemetery Mausoleum in Atlanta, Georgia. This specimen is encased in a 6 x 6 frame.