Madagascar Sunset Moth entomology The background photo was taken

The background photo was taken by MyMy Butterfly at the Louvre in Paris

Chalcosoma chiron is a species of beetle in the family Scarabaeidae

Adults feed on flower nectar

serves as a stunning depiction of the species

and chequered swallowtail

Madagascar Sunset Moth entomology The background photo was takenChrysiridia 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 specimen is encased in a 5 x 5 frame.