Madagascan
Sunset Moth (Urania riphaeus)
You could be forgiven for thinking these are exotic and colourful
butterflies but they are in fact moths which, sadly, are very sought
after by collectors. Even in Victorian times their wings were in popular
demand for jewellery. Beautiful living examples fly by day which,
again, is unusual for moths. The Madagascan Sunset Moth is a migratory
moth that lives its life in tropical rainforests. The Madagascan Sunset
moth prefers to feed on privet, rhododendron and Ailanthus.
This Madagascan Sunset Moth greeting card image can also be found
on our key rings and fridge
magnets
To see Madagascan
sunset moths visit Edinburgh
Butterfly and Insect World. None of the butterflies that you will
see are endangered and they donate money every year to several charities
that help save the rainforest in places like Costa Rica, Belize and
the Peruvian Amazon.
NH05 (120mm
x 120mm)
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for your personal message.
Individually
packed in cello bags
Board
weight 300gsm
Quality
pearlised 90gsm envelopes in beautiful colours.
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