Madagascar Sunset Moth t With its ability to efficiently

With its ability to efficiently bury and recycle animal waste

As described by L

Costa Rica

The name is based on the host plant used for feeding the caterpillars

The background photo was taken by MyMy Butterfly in Sea Island

Madagascar Sunset Moth t With its ability to efficientlyChrysiridia 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.