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Madagascan Sunset Moth
Chrysiridia rhipheus
Size: 15"x16"(moth)
22"x24" (canvas)
Materials: plasticine clay (non-hardening), acrylic and oil paint, faux fur
$500
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This moth's bright colors do not come from pigment in its wings-small clear scales cover each wing. When the wings move, the scales reflect light causing the colors we see!

Madagascan Sunset moth

Madagascan Sunset moth

Madagascan Sunset moth

Madagascan Sunset moth
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