The Urania Swallowtail Moth (Urania fulgens), native to tropical regions of Central and South America, is renowned for its dazzling iridescent green and blue wings with striking black and yellow patterns. This large moth is not only a visual marvel but also an important pollinator in its ecosystem, contributing to the health of various plant species.
Urania moth resting on a leaf, featuring a distinctive tail on its wing, with the right wing and left tail visibly damaged.
Urania moth resting on a leaf, featuring a distinctive tail on its wing, with the right wing and left tail visibly damaged.
Check out this incredible close-up photo showing a dazzling 250x zoom of iridescent green scales on the Madagascar Sunset Moth’s wing, closely related to the Urania Swallowtail Moth! It’s like diving into a cave where stalactites hang from the ceiling—but instead of stone, they’re made of shimmering metallic green gold!