Urania ripheus

Place of origin - Madagascar

Sex - Male

Wingspan - 3" to 3.5"

Frame size - 6" X 6" X 1.75"

Frame color - black or white
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The Madagascan Sunset Moth, or simply Sunset Moth is a moth of the Uraniidae family. Urania ripheus is often regarded as the most spectacular and distinctive of all moths. Extremely iridescent, one must see it in person to fully appreciate its beauty.

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