Chrysiridia rhipheus
Madagascan Sunset Moth Ventral Side
- £39.99
A stunning Madagascan sunset moth ventral side in a handmade wooden frame mounted on high-quality acid-free conservation board. The Latin and common names are printed underneath the specimen.
The Madagascan sunset moth is a day-flying moth of the family Uraniidae. It is considered one of the most impressive looking moths and sought after by collectors. The species was named by Dru Drury in 1773 when he originally considered it to be a butterfly
Its wingspan reaches 7–9 centimetres (2.8–3.5 in).
Latin Name: Chrysiridia rhipheus.
Quality: A1
Gender: Male.
Distribution: Chrysiridia rhipheus can be found in Madagascar.
Prepared: By our very own entomologists.
Frame: Wooden box frame with glass window and hanging clips - handmade in our workshop.
Frame Size: 6 x 6 Inch.
Please Be Aware: The specimen that you will receive may differ in size, shape or colour very slightly since you are purchasing a natural product.
Where do we source our insect specimens? All of our specimens are purchased from conservation farming projects. Please visit our ethics pages in the menu for details on the type of projects we work with.
This would be a beautiful addition to your home or office.
Gender: Male
Frame Size (Inches): 6 x 6
Specimen Colour: Green,Orange
Distribution: Africa
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