Madagascan Sunset Moths entomology The background photo is a

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Unlike "locusts" the adults are not known to change their morphology on crowding

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Belenois calypso

It can be found in deciduous/mixed forests and woodlands

Madagascan Sunset Moths entomology The background photo is aChrysiridia 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.