Sunset Moth Wing Pendant ~ Chrysiridia rhipheus

$62.00

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Description

This colorful pendant is made from the wing of Chrysiridia rhipheus, the Madagascan sunset moth, a day-flying moth of the family Uraniidae. It is widely considered to be one of the most beautiful and impressive insects of the order Lepidoptera.  Bezel set in 925 sterling silver.  Radiant and reversible!

Dimensions: (2.3″  long-with bail) x ( 1.2″ wide) x (.14″ thick)
Weight:  .17 ounces/4.8 grams


Scientific Classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Family: Uraniidae
Genus: Chrysiridia
Species: C. rhipheus


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Additional information

Material:

Butterfly / Moth Wings

Metal:

925 Sterling Silver

Made in:

Peru