Madagascar Sunset Moth atl pick up only Acherontia atropos is commonly found

Acherontia atropos is commonly found in southern parts of Europe and throughout much of Africa

” and one of the common names for this fly is the Mourning fly

the European peacock

and has been spotted as far south as Costa Rica

including central Mexico

Madagascar Sunset Moth atl pick up only Acherontia atropos is commonly foundChrysiridia 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.