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Sunset moth
California Academy of Sciences2015-09
California Academy of Sciences
San Francisco, CA, United States
It’s easy to see why the sunset moth was originally misidentified as a butterfly. Bright colors and daytime activity aren’t typical moth traits, but this Madagascar native is anything but ordinary. Zoom in close to see the tiny scales on its wings; their shape is what gives the moth its radiant hues.
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Details
- Title: Sunset moth
- Creator: California Academy of Sciences
- Date Created: 2015-09
- Location: Madagascar
- Location Created: San Francisco, CA
- External Link: Zoom in closer
- Scientific Name: Chrysiridia rhipheus
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