Sunset Moth (Chrysiridia rhipheus) Reverse Set Handmade Box Frame

A beautiful Sunset Moth in a handmade wooden frame mounted on high-quality 300gsm white textured card stock which includes both the scientific and common name of the insect below.

They are considered one of the most impressive and appealing-looking lepidopterans. Famous worldwide, it is featured in most coffee table books on Lepidoptera and is much sought after by collectors, though many older sources misspell the species name as "ripheus". The colours originate from optical interference in the iridescent parts of the wings, while the black parts are pigmented. Adults have a wingspan of 7–9 cm

Taxonomic: Chrysiridia rhipheus

Common Name: Sunset Moth

Frame: The frame can either be stood up or wall mounted using the invisible bracket.

Sizing: 20cm x 20cm (Aperture 17cm x 17cm)

Please note: Each item is unique and may differ slightly from the image. This is not the exact specimen you will receive.

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