Talk:Uraniidae
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Removed part of the article
[edit]I have just removed this part of the article: "The sunset moth, Urania ripheus, is endemic to Madagascar and has been called, "the most beautiful insect in the world". Indeed, with its gold, green, pink, black and white coloration, it is lovely. Sadly, this moth's habitat is being lost at an alarming rate. Over 80% of the rainforests of Madagascar have been destroyed from slash-and-burn agriculture and timber harvesting. Conservation efforts are underway to conserve the remaining forests, notably the Makira and Masoala forests in the Northeastern part of the island." I think the information should go in the Madagascar, or Makira and Masoala forests. I have been largely editing Chrysiridia ripheus lately and have never found information on its status or its loss of habitat. (And I have checked the IUCN Red List). Basically I think it should have sources, and be divided in the proper articles. Also being careful for WP:POV: "the most beautiful insect in the world".Pro bug catcher 18:38, 29 October 2006 (UTC)