Madagascar Sunset Moth - verso

Madagascar Sunset Moth

Chrysiridia rhipheus (Urania rhipheus) from Madagascar. 

One of the oldest moths on record, the Madagascar Sunset has escaped many mass extinction events and has lived on our planet for over 6,000,000 years. It is known for its beautiful iridescence of greens and pinks.

This is a day-flying moth that is also poisonous when ingested, so predators like birds or reptiles won't eat it. If you visit Madagascar in April, you might be able to see them roosting in trees by the thousands.

• Wild-caught
• Non-threatened (population is stabilized due to the poisonous nature of the animal)
• The glass is cut in our studio in Calgary and protects the specimen from 50% of UV rays.
• The frame is 5x7 inches (13x18 cm) and can be hung on a wall or stand on a shelf.
• verso - you see the underside.
  

Each frame is labeled with: 

• common name 
• scientific name
• gender (if known)
• location of origin
• Date
  

Fun Facts about the Madagascar Sunset Moth

• They migrate from North to South
• This moth is featured in the popular video game, Animal Crossing
• Its yellow/orange colours indicate that this moth is poisonous
• How poisonous? If you were a bird or reptile and ate it, you would get sick. 
• Unlike most moths that are nocturnal, this moth is diurnal, meaning it flies by day