Madagascan Sunset Moth entomology The background photo was taken

The background photo was taken by MyMy Butterfly at Colonial Park Cemetery in Savannah

Pennsylvania

using their large pedipalps (pincers) to attack

The specific name of Ornithoptera priamus

Papilio cresphontes is the largest butterfly in the United States

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.