Madagascar

It appears likely that Dendrelaphis pictus is a species complex - further studies will probably split the species into two or more separate species

It will knock its head on a hollow tree to create vibrations for mates

they are mainly found in Southeast Asia but also Northern Australia and Southern Taiwan

This beautiful specimen has bright orange wings speckled with black dots

Pair of Zodiac moths in a dome Material:Acrylic MadagascarSpecies Name: Alcides odontes Common Name: Zodiac Moth Origin: Papua Size: 7" diam. Wooden Base x 7" Acrylic Domes Made in Australia The Zodiac moth is a beautiful day flying moth often mistaken for a swallowtail butterfly They are very social and are not easily scared of humans. Mostly found in the rainforests in North Queensland Australia, they spend most of their time looking for flowers to sip it's nectar. the underside of the wing is as beautiful