Luna Moth

While some people hate and even fear moths I find them rather amazing and would like to try and change peoples views on these unusual creatures.

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WOOD MOTH Giant wood moths are the largest species of moth in the world. When fully grown, the females (larger than males) can weigh up to 1 ounce and reach a wingspan of 10 inches (25 cm). They live in forests across Australia and New Zealand. At max weight, they are too heavy to fly.

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The Giant Wood Moth of Australia is the Heaviest moth in the world, with some females weighing in at up to 30 grams. The larvae live in burrows inside the trunks of eucalypts, feasting on the wood....

This Atlas Moth was taken at the Fort Worth Botanic Gardens during their butterfly exhibit.