Madagascar Sunset Moth t and a rare blue-black

and a rare blue-black

Its size allows it to be displayed in a compact 5" x 5" casing

commonly known as the African Moon Moth

as well as its milky-white body and wings with contrasting transparent and milky white colors and hints of blue

Madagascar Sunset Moth t and a rare blue-blackChrysiridia 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.