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Hercules, the moth of myth - Minibeast Wildlife

What is Australia’s biggest moth? It’s Hercules. You might know Hercules as the Roman god famed for his strength and heroic deeds, or even from that Disney cartoon with all the songs. You’re remembering right – he’s not a moth in either of those – but there is also a large insect that bears his […]

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The Hercules Moth (Coscinocera hercules) is a moth of the Saturniidae family, endemic to New Guinea and northern Australia. It has a wingspan of 27 centimetres (11 in), making it the largest moth found in Australia, and its wings have the largest documented surface area (300 square centimeters) of any living insect. Hercules Moth, Silk Moths, Northern Australia, Pretty Bugs, Beautiful Moths, Moth Drawing, Colorful Moths, Cute Moth, Lunar Moth

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Hercules Moth

The Hercules Moth (Coscinocera hercules) is a moth of the Saturniidae family, endemic to New Guinea and northern Australia. It has a wingspan of 27 centimetres (11 in), making it the largest moth found in Australia, and its wings have the largest documented surface area (300 square centimeters) of any living insect.

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Hercules moth - Coscinocera hercules Australia,Coscinocera hercules,Geotagged Hercules Moth, Giant Leopard Moth, Io Moth, Leopard Moth, Beautiful Moths, B And M, Cecropia Moth, Large Moth, Rosy Maple Moth

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Hercules moth - Coscinocera hercules - by Christiane Geissler - JungleDragon

Hercules moth - Coscinocera hercules.

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Coscinocera Hercules(Hercules Moth) -Female -Papua New Guinea -(7.4 in wingspan). This moth is 7.4in wide and 7.3in high and the Hercules Moth can have the largest wing SURFACE AREA of any insect. This is a moth of the family Saturniidae and is endemic to New Guinea and northern Australia. The Males are darker and smaller than the Females. Only the Males have the long tails, but the Females have much better color. Hercules moths do not have a mouth and will not eat, but survive on food stores from when they were caterpillars. It has an adult lifespan of only 10-14 days where its main objective is to find a mate and reproduce. The female will emit a pheromone that can attract a male from 2km (1.2mi) away. Hercules Moth, Northern Australia, Moth Butterfly, Winged Creatures, New Guinea, Surface Area, Enchanted Forest, Hercules, Art Stuff

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Coscinocera Hercules(Hercules Moth) -Female

Coscinocera Hercules(Hercules Moth) -Female -Papua New Guinea -(7.4 in wingspan). This moth is 7.4in wide and 7.3in high and the Hercules Moth can have the largest wing SURFACE AREA of any insect. This is a moth of the family Saturniidae and is endemic to New Guinea and northern Australia. The Males are darker and smaller than the Females. Only the Males have the long tails, but the Females have much better color. Hercules moths do not have a mouth and will not eat, but survive on food…

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Hercules Moth (Coscinocera hercules)

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Hercules Tattoo

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Category:Coscinocera hercules - Wikimedia Commons

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Hercules moth on cocoon in a rainforest Hercules Moth, B And M, Large Moth, Rainforest Trees, Secret Tattoo, Butterfly And Moth, Beautiful Insects, Moon Moth, Cool Bugs

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Hercules moth on cocoon in a rainforest

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Moths And Mushrooms, Hercules Moth, Atlas Moth, Cool Insects, Animal Encounters, Cool Bugs, Moths And Butterflies, Nature And Animals, Drawing Prompt

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Hercules Moth Coscinocera hercules 16 - 30 cm (largest) New Guinea and Australia Moth Cloak, Hercules Moth, Eastern Hercules Beetle, Moth Anatomy Illustration, Polyphemus Moth Illustration, Hercules Beetle, Moth Tattoo, Glass Diy, New Guinea

Eastern Hercules Beetle

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Hercules Beetle

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Hercules Moth Coscinocera hercules 16 - 30 cm (largest) New Guinea and Australia

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What Is The Largest Moth In The World? - WorldAtlas Hercules Moth, Lunar Moth Tattoo, Silkworm Moth, Leucistic Luna Moth, Spanish Moon Moth, Clymene Moth, Brown Moth, Leopard Moth, Large Tolype Moth

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Large Tolype Moth

What Is The Largest Moth In The World?

The Atlas moth is generally considered the world's largest moth alongside the white witch and Hercules moth.

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