Madagascan Sunset Moth entomology The background photo was taken

The background photo was taken by MyMy Butterfly at San Roch Cemetery in New Orleans

Graphium antheus is a species of butterfly in the family Papilionidae

They can be found among roses on warm sunny days from May until June or July

Chilasa paradoxa is protected by law in India

This specimen is encased in a 4"x7" frame

Madagascan Sunset Moth entomology The background photo was takenChrysiridia rhipheus, or Urania ripheas, 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. This specimen is encased in a 9"x9" frame.