Madagascan Sunset Moth (Chrysiridia Rhipheus)
Endemic to Madagascar, Malagasy people call this moth adriandolo or lolonandriana, meaning "noble spirit" or "king spirit". This moth is often mistaken for a butterfly due to its colourful wings, diurnal (day flying) nature, and resemblance to Swallowtail butterflies. The sunset moth also exhibits aposematic colouring, meaning that its vibrant colouration is used to warn of its toxicity and discourage predators from eating it. Widely considered to be one of the most beautiful and impressive moths, its wings were used to make jewellery in the Victorian era.
This product has been hand set by our expert entomologists in our studio and mounted in a museum quality bell jar.
All of our specimens are ethically sourced from conservation projects around the world and help to support local communities and protect natural habitats.
The picture shown is an example of the quality that you can expect to receive. Please be aware that given the natural origin of our insects, they may exhibit size variations, resulting in potential differences in the size of the accompanying bell jar.
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Base Colour: Black, White, Grey, Wood
