Madagascar Sunset Moth t known as rollers

known as rollers

is a swallowtail butterfly belonging to the genus Pachliopta

but some are found in southern and southeast Asia

commonly known as the African Moon Moth

Madagascar Sunset Moth t known as rollersChrysiridia rhipheus, or Urania ripheus, 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. The background photo was taken by MyMy Butterfly at Westview Cemetery Mausoleum in Atlanta, Georgia. This specimen is encased in a 6 x 6 frame.