Madagascan Sunset Moths Butterfly The habitat consists of forests

The habitat consists of forests

They prefer to feed on the nectar from red colored plants

These specimen are encased in a 9x9 frame

or pine-oak forests

Salamis parhassus is found in the rain forests of Central Africa

Madagascan Sunset Moths Butterfly The habitat consists of forestsChrysiridia 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 colourful, 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 the Westview Mausoleum in Atlanta, Georgia. These specimen are incased in a 9"x9" frame.