Peruvian Butterfly (?)
Whilst staying at Aguas Calientes near Machu Picchu ,I wondered around some of the shops ...all aimed at the many visiting tourists. In one shop doorway, I spotted this fine beauty ,in a glass case & poorly lit (hence high ISO) . There was no label ,so I am just assuming it is a local species.
Thanks are due to maricontis & to Cerabilia for the ID .....it is in fact a day-flying moth from Madagascar ,which I now think is ..............Urania (Chrysiridia) Ripheus.
Well, other than it`s not Peruvian & not a butterfly ....I seem to have a pretty accurate title !!
Peruvian Butterfly (?)
Whilst staying at Aguas Calientes near Machu Picchu ,I wondered around some of the shops ...all aimed at the many visiting tourists. In one shop doorway, I spotted this fine beauty ,in a glass case & poorly lit (hence high ISO) . There was no label ,so I am just assuming it is a local species.
Thanks are due to maricontis & to Cerabilia for the ID .....it is in fact a day-flying moth from Madagascar ,which I now think is ..............Urania (Chrysiridia) Ripheus.
Well, other than it`s not Peruvian & not a butterfly ....I seem to have a pretty accurate title !!