Taxonomy Identification: Chrysiridia rhipheus, First named by Jacob Hubner, in 1823.
Colour: The sunset moth is black with iridescent red, blue and green markings. There is a fringe of white scales on the wing edges, wider on the hindwings. The moth has six tails, very often lost or damaged during its life
Size: Wingspan 70-90mm
Comments & Applications: is a species of day-flying moth of the family Uraniidae. It is considered one of the most impressive and appealing-looking lepidopterans. Famous worldwide, it is featured in most coffee table books on Lepidoptera and is much sought after by collectors
Country of Origin: Madagascar
Common Name: Madagascan sunset moth
Frame: Black
Frame Size: 22 x 32cm
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Collection is Wigan, UK
