Madagascan Sunset Moth (Chrysiridia rhipheus)

This is a day-flying moth that is easily mistakeable for a butterfly.

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William Bodine

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Amazing colors Posted 2 years ago
1. John Sullivan
  
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  They are so beautiful! Posted 2 years ago

Ferdy Christant

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Lol, this was the one (and actually only) insect I seriously targeted to find on our most recent trip to Madagascar. Failed to see it but so happy that you did! Posted 2 years ago
1. John Sullivan
  
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  I'm sure I was quite lucky to see it. I only took photos of three lepidopterans (out of 14 insects) in Madagascar when I was last there. I promise to take photos of more than 14 insects on my first day in the country in a couple of weeks... Posted 2 years ago

Calbost Niel

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What a beauty John Posted 2 years ago

Barry

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I saw them in Madagascar, but never managed a photo. Posted 2 years ago
1. John Sullivan
  
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  I was lucky that it landed nearby and held its position for a little while. Posted 2 years ago

NattyOne

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Spectacular Posted 2 years ago

The Madagascan Sunset Moth

"Chrysiridia rhipheus", the Madagascan sunset moth, is a species of day-flying moth of the family Uraniidae. It is considered one of the most impressive and appealing-looking lepidopterans.

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Similar species: Moths And Butterflies

Species identified by John Sullivan