April 20, 2025 at 3:49 pm
The Heaviest Moth In The World Has A 9-Inch Wingspan… And Of Course It Lives In Australia
Their total weight can get up to around 30 grams.
Their total weight can get up to around 30 grams.
Everything looks cooler in super slow motion
Monkey Slug Caterpillar (Phobetron Hipparchia, Limacodidae) from the Amazon Rainforest of Puyo, Ecuador
As the magnification increases you can really see the incredible texture and complexity of the moth’s wing
Photograph by Gyorgy Csoka To protect itself from would-be predators, the Hornet Moth (Sesia apiformis) has evolved to mimic the look and mannerisms of a real hornet. The large bulky moth has a typical wingspan of 33-48 mm (adults) with yellow banding on its abdomen. Photograph by Ian Kimber The moth is…
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