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- "I caught a Madagascan sunset moth! Wow, you're not from around here!" —New Horizons
The Madagascan sunset moth (ニシキオオツバメガ, Nishikiootsubamega) is a bug that first appeared in New Horizons.
Donation to the museum[]
In New Horizons[]
In New Horizons, upon donation or selecting "Tell me more about this!", Blathers the curator will say (with abhorrence):
"The Madagascan sunset moth is said to be the most beautiful moth in the world...a sentiment even I can't deny. While most moths are nocturnal, this one flutters about during the day, making good use of the light. That is, when the daylight reflects off its wings, a kaleidoscope of colors are revealed! Oh! Eh...too bad it has such startling red feet as a caterpillar. I might have found it almost tolerable otherwise. Almost, but not quite."
The Madagascan sunset moth can be found in the butterfly room of the bug exhibit, flying during the day and resting at night.
Capture quotes[]
- "I caught a Madagascan sunset moth! Wow, you're not from around here!" —New Horizons
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Further information[]
- Main article: Chrysiridia rhipheus on Wikipedia
The Madagascan sunset moth is part of the Uraniidae family of moths, which can be found throughout the tropics and includes both nocturnal and diurnal species. They are well-known for their striking colours and beautiful wing shapes, ranging from browns and whites to vibrant rainbows. The purpose of these colours is to warn predators. Like the Monarch butterfly, the caterpillars of sunset moths eat poisonous plants and accumulate their toxins in their bodies which they retain as adults.
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