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Chrysiridia Rhipheus(Madagascan Sunset Moth) -Female -Verso -Madagascar -(3.25 in wingspan).Endemic to Madagascar.  In proper lighting the orange on the hindwings lights up like a Sunset.  Note that the Sunset markings on the Verso are much larger than on the Recto. Wings Artwork, Moth Drawing, Sunset Moth, Butterfly And Moth, Papillon Butterfly, Insect Tattoo, Beautiful Butterfly Pictures, Beautiful Butterfly Photography, Moth Art

Chrysiridia Rhipheus(Madagascan Sunset Moth) -Female -Verso -Madagascar -(3.25 in wingspan).Endemic to Madagascar. In proper lighting the orange on the hindwings lights up like a Sunset. Note that the Sunset markings on the Verso are much larger than on the Recto.

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Whilst staying at Aguas Calientes near Machu Picchu ,I wondered around some of the shops ...all aimed at the many visiting tourists. In one shop doorway, I spotted this fine beauty ,in a glass case & poorly lit (hence high ISO) . There was no label ,so I am just assuming it is a local species. Thanks are due to maricontis & to Cerabilia for the ID .....it is in fact a day-flying moth from Madagascar ,which I now think is ..............Urania (Chrysiridia) Ripheus. Well, other than it`s not…

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