Madagascan Sunset Moth
Chrysiridia rhipheus
Artist: Noeline Sherwin
Artwork - Medium Information
Painted in 2008
Estimated time taken to complete painting: 2 months
Water colour paints and brushes used
Painted on Arches 300gr. hot press acid-free paper
UnFramed 29.5cm(w) x31.0cm(h)
Mounted: yes
Weight Framed approximately 280grams
Specimen Information
Natural Habitat Madagascar
Common Names: Madagascan Sunset Moth
Day flying moth. Very colourful, though the iridescent parts of the wings do not have pigment; rather the colours originate from optical interference. Adult moths have wingspan 7-9cm.
Taken from the butterfly genus and placed in the moth genus in 1823.
Much sought after by collectors. One of the most beautiful Lepidoptera.
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Artwork Current Location: Victoria, Melbourne
Natural History Information
