Sunset Moth Wings Rectangle Earrings ~ Chrysiridia rhipheus

$88.00

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Description

These cool, colorful earrings are made from the wings 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. Set in sterling silver.

Dimensions: (1.7″  long-with leverbacks) x (.68″ wide) x (.16″ thick)
Weight (pair): .23 ounces/6.5 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

Code

MM