Madagascan Sunset Moth

Endemic to Madagascar, Malagasy people call this moth adriandolo or lolonandriana, meaning "noble spirit" or "king spirit". This moth is often mistaken for a butterfly due to its colourful wings, diurnal (day flying) nature, and resemblance to Swallowtail butterflies. The sunset moth also exhibits aposematic colouring, meaning that its vibrant colouration is used to warn of its toxicity and discourage predators from eating it. Widely considered to be one of the most beautiful and impressive moths, its wings were used to make jewellery in the Victorian era.

This Madagascan Sunset Moth (Chrysiridia rhipheus) has been hand set by our expert entomologists in our studio and mounted in a museum quality bell jar.

Base: Solid wood hand finished in our studio

Mount: Acrylic

Dome: Handblown 2mm tempered glass

Dimensions: 120 x 160mm

The picture shown is an example of the quality that you can expect to receive. Please be aware that, as these are natural products, they are subject to some variation. While no two insects are exactly alike, each of the specimens in our collection fall within the morphological perimeters for their species.

Given the natural origin of our products, and that each piece is uniquely crafted to showcase each specimen at its best, the bell jar you receive may be slightly different in size than the one pictured.

All of the insects in our collection are responsibly and ethically sourced through sustainable insect farming and commercial breeding.

This approach helps native communities generate a sustainable and equitable income, while providing an economic incentive to protect endangered habitats rather than environmentally destructive practices such as deforestation for logging and agriculture.