Madagascan Sunset Moths Butterfly neither roll nor burrow: they

neither roll nor burrow: they simply live in manure

can be found throughout Asia

from Brazil and Ecuador northwards to Mexico

Forty-seven of the fifty-two known species are found in Africa

This species can be found in Asia

Madagascan Sunset Moths Butterfly neither roll nor burrow: theyChrysiridia 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.