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urania moth

The sunset moth or the urania moth species (Urania ripheus) is an iridescent moth that is active during the day . This migratory insect lives in tropical rainforests in Madagascar. The 8 cm wide wings are iridescent and reflect red, yellow, and green.

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The sunset moth or the urania moth species (Urania ripheus) is an iridescent moth that is active during the day . This migratory insect lives in tropical rainforests in Madagascar. The 8 cm wide wings are iridescent and reflect red, yellow, and green.