Madagascar Sunset Moth pressed flowers art It was formerly known as

It was formerly known as Chalcosoma caucasus

from Sumatra to Thailand

is a species of butterfly of the family Nymphalidae

also known as the bee robber

Madagascar Sunset Moth pressed flowers art It was formerly known asChrysiridia 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.