Sunset Moth
Scientific Name: Urania ripheus
Common Name: Sunset Moth
Origin: Madagasca
Dimensions: 4.5" diam. base x 5"
Description: This is often regarded as the most spectacular and distinctive of all moths. Its colours made it popular with the Victorians, who used its wings to make jewellery. The hindwings have numerous short and slender tails.
Scientific Name: Urania ripheus
Common Name: Sunset Moth
Origin: Madagasca
Dimensions: 4.5" diam. base x 5"
Description: This is often regarded as the most spectacular and distinctive of all moths. Its colours made it popular with the Victorians, who used its wings to make jewellery. The hindwings have numerous short and slender tails.
Scientific Name: Urania ripheus
Common Name: Sunset Moth
Origin: Madagasca
Dimensions: 4.5" diam. base x 5"
Description: This is often regarded as the most spectacular and distinctive of all moths. Its colours made it popular with the Victorians, who used its wings to make jewellery. The hindwings have numerous short and slender tails.