Madagascar Sunset Moth pressed flowers art This specific specimen is showcased

This specific specimen is showcased within a 9x9 frame

but are completely harmless to humans because they cannot bite or sting

It was formerly known as Chalcosoma caucasus

from Sumatra to Thailand

Many dung beetles

Madagascar Sunset Moth pressed flowers art This specific specimen is showcasedChrysiridia 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.