Madagascan Sunset Moths Butterfly but some species can be

but some species can be found in China and Taiwan

but cannibalism has been known to occur

and north-east Australia

It also occurs in Mesoamerica

Madagascan Sunset Moths Butterfly but some species can beChrysiridia 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 colourful, though the iridescent parts of the wings do not have pigment; rather the colors originate from optical interference. The background photo was taken by MyMy Butterfly at the Westview Mausoleum in Atlanta, Georgia. These specimen are incased in a 9"x9" frame.