Framed Butterfly Specimen | Sunset Moth (5x5)

Sunset Moth

(Chrysiridia rhipheus)

A preserved moth specimen, suspended within a floating frame designed to showcase its natural form from every angle.

Each piece is one-of-a-kind, with subtle variations that make every specimen unique.

Description

Bring a piece of natural history into your space with this floating moth specimen. Carefully preserved and mounted by hand, each specimen is displayed between clear panels that create a clean, weightless presentation.

Despite its name, the Sunset Moth is celebrated for its vivid iridescent coloration and extraordinary patterning. Electric greens, deep blacks, fiery oranges, and flashes of violet create a display that feels almost unreal, shifting dramatically under changing light.

This style highlights the intricate structure of the wings while allowing the moth’s natural iridescence and bold coloration to become the unmistakable focal point of the piece.

No two are exactly alike. Variations in pattern, tone, and texture are part of what make each specimen distinctive.

Details

• Frame size: 5" x 5"
• Style: Floating frame display
• Finish: Black-edged frame
• Specimen: Real preserved moth
• Mounting: Hand-set and secured between panels

Display

Designed for shelves, desks, layered gallery walls, or curated curiosity displays. The compact square format makes this piece versatile while still delivering dramatic visual impact through its vibrant natural coloration.

Beautiful as a standalone statement piece or paired with other preserved specimens for a curated natural history collection.

Please Note

Due to the natural variation in moth specimens, your piece may differ slightly from the image shown. These differences are part of the character and authenticity of each display.

Specimen

Sunset Moth

(Chrysiridia rhipheus)

Native to Madagascar, the Sunset Moth is widely regarded as one of the most visually striking moths in the world. Its iridescent wings display shifting bands of green, orange, violet, and gold created through microscopic wing structures rather than pigment alone, giving the specimen its luminous, jewel-like appearance.