Sunset Moth / butterfly - Unspread, wing closed, dried papered For Sale

Urania riphaeus (Sunset Moth) - Madagascar - Wingspan (when spread): 2 1/4 - 3 inches. Incredible color. The underside of the wings (not pictured) is spectactular as well.
This specimen arrives with its wings closed and is not mounted or framed. It can be used for its wings or placed in a tupperware with wet paper towels for 24 hours to hydrate and then spread and dry using a spreading board, pins, glassine strips etc. Spreading requires not only the right tools, but also proper technique.
Specimens are guaranteed to arrive without broken wings or tails, however antenna are too fragile to guarantee and minor surface issues are possible.
S&H is $5.99total for unspread butterflies no matter what kind or how many you order. If you something goes wrong and you are charged more than that we will refund. Check our other listings as we have many species listed here.