Urania ripheus - Madagascar Sunset Moth Illustration | Zoological Art #1634724 (License: Personal Use)

This 19th-century lithographic plate from *Illustrations de Zoologie* features two detailed views of the Urania ripheus-labeled “1. vu en dessus” (dorsal view) and “2. vu en dessous” (ventral view)-highlighting its extraordinary iridescent green, turquoise, and orange wing markings with black banding and eye spots. The upper specimen is shown with wings fully spread against a white background, while the lower rests on a slender branch, revealing its orange thorax and delicate antennae; the artwork was engraved by Legrand and printed by N. Rémond. Published by Arthus Bertrand, it exemplifies scientific illustration’s blend of accuracy and aesthetic elegance.

Used on educational or museum websites, entomology blogs, or digital archives to illustrate Lepidoptera taxonomy, historical scientific art, or biodiversity of Madagascar. Matches user intent for academic research, nature illustration appreciation, or species identification.