Madagascar Sunset Moth t and a rare blue-black

and a rare blue-black

the European peacock

is a swallowtail butterfly belonging to the genus Pachliopta

it includes about 1

Its size allows it to be displayed in a compact 5" x 5" casing

Madagascar Sunset Moth t and a rare blue-blackChrysiridia rhipheus, or Urania ripheus, is a day flying moth of the family Uraniidae. It is considered one of the most impressive and appealing looking lepidopterans. It's very colorful, though the iridescent parts of the wings do not have pigment; rather the colors originate from optical interference. The background photo was taken by MyMy Butterfly at Westview Cemetery Mausoleum in Atlanta, Georgia. This specimen is encased in a 6 x 6 frame.