Madagascan sunset moth (Chrysiridia rhipheus)

Query: Swallowtail butterfly

Result: 251^st of 309

Subject:	Madagascan sunset moth (Chrysiridia rhipheus)
Poster:	Axis (ground_assault_11@yahoo.com)

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Madagascan sunset moth (Chrysiridia rhipheus)

The shape and brilliant colours of this day-flying moth give it a striking resemblance to a swallowtail butterfly. The caterpillar's habit of eating poisonous plants and the bright colours of the adult indicate that the Madagascan sunset moth may contain poisons. Victorians used its multi-coloured wings to make jewellery.

Swallowtail butterfly
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