Urania ripheus, Chrysiridia rhipheus, the Madagascan sunset moth, framed 6" x 6"

Description: *** Pictures shown might be stock pictures of similar items from this shop, items will be delivered in the same or higher quality as shown in the listing. AS WE WORK WITH NATURAL PRODUCTS, WE WILL ONLY ACCEPT RETURNS AFTER RECEIVING PICTURES PROVING THE ITEM DOES NOT MEET THE QUALITY EXPECTED. WE ARE GOING TO PACK THE PARCELS WITH ALL THE DOCUMENTATION AVAILABLE FOR QUICK DELIVERY AND CUSTOMS PROCESSING BUT WE CAN NOT TAKE RESPONSIBILITY FOR ANY DUTIES CHARGED OR PARCELS SEIZED IN CUSTOMS TILL THESE ARE NOT SENT BACK, IN THIS CASE, WE ARE GOING TO ISSUE A REFUND ONLY FOR THE CONTENTS. ITEM DESCRIPTION: All our mounted items are carefully delivered in plastic containers to prevent damages on transport, papered items are packaged in glassine envelopes specifying capture/breeding data and location available. CITES certificate will be provided in the auctions/selling required. CITES items only for sale within the UK. GENERAL DISCLAIMER: None of the butterflies offered for sale are listed on Annex A of the EU Wildlife Trade Regulations All items listed here are legal to sell and buy under all UK and international laws and conforms fully to eBay's own policies (http://pages.ebay.com/help/policies/wildlife.html). As required by the new EU legislation (ODR 524/2013) I hereby advice to the EU Commission's ODR (Online Dispute Resolution) platform for the settlement of consumer complaints / disputes: http://ec.europa.eu/consumers/odr . Urania ripheus, Chrysiridia rhipheus, the Madagascan sunset moth, day-flying moth, front side, framed butterfly, taxidermy moth, bug artThe Sunset Moth, Urania ripheus, is a dazzling insect renowned for its breathtaking appearance. With iridescent wings that mimic the hues of a sunset, it showcases a mesmerizing array of colors, including shades of blue, green, and purple. Native to Madagascar, this species graces tropical rainforests, displaying remarkable character through its graceful flight and delicate presence.The name "Urania" has celestial origins, inspired by the Greek muse of astronomy, while "ripheus" may allude to its radiant and rippling wing patterns. The moth's distribution is limited to specific regions in Madagascar, adding to its allure. Interestingly, its ethereal beauty serves a practical purpose – warning predators of its toxicity through vibrant colours. The Sunset Moth stands as a testament to the intricate interplay of evolution and aesthetics in the natural world, captivating observers with its otherworldly allure.We firmly support the sustainable tropical butterfly collections as long as they take care of the conservation of the rainforest where they fly and the development of responsible conscious trading.This allows us to support local ranching farms with ethically sourced material and help at the same time collectors and enthusiasts to contribute to understanding and treasuring those species.Please take into consideration that the specimen that you will receive may slightly differ in size, shape or colour from the picture shown as you are purchasing a natural product.

Price: 34.55 GBP

Location: Birmingham

End Time: 2024-12-11T21:49:51.000Z

Shipping Cost: 33.84 GBP