Madagascar Sunset Moth nature lovers gift A vibrant orange butterfly wing

A vibrant orange butterfly wing set against a vintage-inspired patterned background

Known for its speed

The wings have been painted with gold liquid gilding and are not naturally golden color

Their common names refer to the characteristic horns borne only by the males of most species in the group

the Polyphemus moth

Madagascar Sunset Moth nature lovers gift A vibrant orange butterfly wingThe Madagascar Sunset Moth, also known as Chrysiridia rhipheus or Urania ripheus, is a diurnal moth belonging to the family Uraniidae. This species is highly regarded for its stunning appearance and is considered to be one of the most captivating lepidopterans. Its vibrant colors are not due to pigmentation, but rather are a result of optical interference of the iridescent wing components. The specimen is carefully preserved in a 5" x 5" frame. *Each