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MADAGASCAN SUNSET MOTH (Chrysiridia rhipheus)

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The Madagascan sunset moth or simply sunset moth, is a day-flying moth. It is considered to be one of the most impressive and beautiful Lepidoptera. Famous worldwide, it is featured in most coffee table books on the order and is much sought after by collectors.It is very colourful, though the iridescent parts of the wings do not have pigment; rather the colours originate from optical interference. Adult moths have a wingspan of 7–9 centimetres (3–3½ in).

The leaves of the Omphalea tree, which make up a large portion of their diet, are toxic: the toxins are ingested by the feeding caterpillar and retained in the pupal and adult stages. Thousands of these moths migrate between the eastern and western ranges of their host plants

Fact Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chrysiridia_rhipheus

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Egg Map

Haven’t we all lost our nerves at least once by folding an oversized map on a sightseeing-tour? Indeed, we can rely on technology and use a digital map on our mobile phone, but often the real challenge comes when trying to find a hotspot or even to charge your phone in the city. Well, if you haven’t mastered your navigation skills and you fear that your precious smartphone will end up on the ground with a crack on its display: EggMap is the perfect gadget for you. It fits in your hand or your pocket and has manual zooming – just by squeezing it, you’ll get more details about the place than bumbling with a printed version.

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