Attacus atlas - Wikipedia
Attacus atlas, the Atlas moth, is a large saturniid moth endemic to the forests of Asia. The species was described by Carl Linnaeus in his 1758 10th edition of Systema Naturae. The Atlas moth is one of the largest lepidopterans, with a wingspan measuring up to 24 cm (9.4 in) [1] and a wing surface area of about 160 cm 2 (≈25 in 2). [2]
What Is The Largest Moth In The World? - WorldAtlas
2018年8月22日 · Atlas moths are the considered the largest moth species in the world due to its combined wingspan and surface area. The females are bigger and heavier than the male with the wingspan ranging from 10 to 12 inches and a surface area of approximately 62 square inches.
Monster Moths: 15 Big Moth Species Found In The World
In this article we will look at the 15 largest moth species found in the world today. We will take a look at their general appearance, wingspan size and where they are mostly found starting with the biggest moth species. Here is a summary; 1. Hercules Moth. The Hercules moth is considered the largest moth, the size of a dinner plate.
Meet the Cecropia Moth, the Largest Moth in North America - Treehugger
2022年4月6日 · This article reveals all there is to know about the large, magnificent cecropia moth. Featuring a wingspan of up to 7 inches, the cecropia moth is the largest moth in North America. The...
Hyalophora cecropia - Wikipedia
Hyalophora cecropia, the cecropia moth, is North America's largest native moth. [1] It is a member of the family Saturniidae, or giant silk moths. Females have been documented with a wingspan of five to seven inches (13 to 18 cm) or more.
Monster Moths! The 3 Biggest Moths In The World
2018年10月26日 · The biggest moth in the world hails from none other than Tropical North Queensland! The almighty Hercules Moth has a whopping wing span of 27 centimetres. The largest ever Hercules Moth was discovered in Innisfail, approximately 110km South of Kuranda.
Saturniidae - Wikipedia
The family contains some of the largest species of moths in the world. Notable members include the emperor moths, royal moths, and giant silk moths (or wild silk moths). Adults are characterized by large, lobed wings, heavy bodies covered in hair-like scales, and reduced mouthparts.
Largest moth - Guinness World Records
The world's largest moth, in terms of overall size, is the atlas moth (Attacus atlas), found natively in South-east Asia. Their wingspan alone is 30 cm (11.8 in), and they are often mistaken for birds. They have no mouth and therefore live for about four days, relying on fatty deposits.
One of world's largest moths, the atlas, found in Washington state
2022年8月18日 · With a wingspan of 10 inches, the atlas moth is one of the biggest known moths in the world. It was found in Bellevue, Washington, last month.
What is the world’s largest moth? - Discover Wildlife
If weight is what you’re interested in, then Australia and New Zealand’s giant wood moth (Endoxyla cinereus) is the clear winner at 30g – about 50 per cent heavier than a European robin.