Chrysiridia Riphaeria Visa + Verso Black Moth Framed Specimen

Chrysiridia riphaeria visa verso is a Moth, not a butterfly! Known as the sunset moth.

Its stunning with rainbow metallic colours on both sides of this beautiful day flying moth. The colours on the Madagascan sunset moth's wings are produced by the conjunction of two optical phenomena namely optical interference and inter scale reflection. It is endemic to the Island of Madagascar where large migrations are seen in certain months. The bright metallic colours are a warning to predators of their toxicity.

SPECIES  Chrysiridia rhiphaeria visa and verso

ORIGIN   Madagascar

FRAME  15.5x28.5xD5cm. Made from recycled products.

Each specimen is unique in colour and attributes we believe every little character glitch is a part of it's story and to be embraced.

Please be aware that we do not ship specimens internationally, specimens are only shipped within Australia. Any orders placed for international delivery will be cancelled and refunded.