The Madagascan sunset moth (Chrysiridia rhipheus) is a strikingly colourful moth native to Madagascar. Known for its iridescent, rainbow-like wings that shimmer in the sunlight, it is often mistaken for a butterfly. These moths typically have a short life span, living only about 4 to 5 days as adults, during which they focus solely on reproduction. A cool fun fact about them is that their vibrant wing colours aren't due to pigment, but to microscopic structures that refract light—a phenomenon known as structural coloration.
Frame size- 5” x 7” (rectangle) or 6” x 6” (square)
The frame has a stand on the back, is wall hangable and includes a glass barrier to protect the specimen
The Madagascan sunset moth (Chrysiridia rhipheus) is a strikingly colourful moth native to Madagascar. Known for its iridescent, rainbow-like wings that shimmer in the sunlight, it is often mistaken for a butterfly. These moths typically have a short life span, living only about 4 to 5 days as adults, during which they focus solely on reproduction. A cool fun fact about them is that their vibrant wing colours aren't due to pigment, but to microscopic structures that refract light—a phenomenon known as structural coloration.
Frame size- 5” x 7” (rectangle) or 6” x 6” (square)
The frame has a stand on the back, is wall hangable and includes a glass barrier to protect the specimen
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