One of the most amazing insect species hails from Madagascar.
It’s the Sunset Moth.
Known for its brilliant technicolor wing display, the Madagascar sunset moth (Chrysiridia rhipheus) is an indigenous moth species found throughout most parts of the island. Sunset moths wings have brilliant color patterns that incorporate blues, reds, greens, oranges, yellows, and more.
Unlike most moth species, sunset moths are mostly active during the day. Swarms of moths will cover trees and vegetation during the day, settling down as a group for the night.
Adult moths mostly feed on the nectar from flowering plants with their long tongues. Sunset moths seem to be specifically attracted to white flowers, indicating that visual cues play a heavy role in their food selection.