Madagascan Sunset Moth tabletop accent They are commonly known as

They are commonly known as mother-of-pearls and are found in Africa

the Central African Republic

Kenya and Tanzania

In spite of negative superstitions attached to this hawkmoth

The background photo was taken by MyMy Butterfly at Laurel Grove Cemetery in Savannah

Madagascan Sunset Moth tabletop accent They are commonly known asChrysiridia 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.