Coscinocera hercules

The biggest caterpillar I ever saw and apparently just the biggest caterpillar, Coscinocera hercules.
I found it in Kutini-Payamu National Park ( Iron Range ) in Australia while I was looking for the green python.

comments (8)

Christine Young

Lion

AWESOME! Posted 3 years ago
1. Julien
  
  Eagle Owl
  
  A really nice observation for sure ! Posted 3 years ago

Ferdy Christant

Lion

I was looking at this photo and after being amazed by it in general, I wondered...how is this depth of field even possible? Then I saw you posted it and thought....aha! Posted 3 years ago
1. Julien
  
  Eagle Owl
  
  Haha !! Indeed it's not a big focus bracketing, I need to check, but maybe around 4-5 pics but it was the only way to get it without reducing the aperture and loose details ! Posted 3 years ago

William Bodine

Lion

Great technique resulted in great image Posted 3 years ago
1. Julien
  
  Eagle Owl
  
  Thank you William ! Posted 3 years ago

Flavio

Lion

That's incredible, both the specimen and the photo, congratulations! Posted 3 years ago
1. Julien
  
  Eagle Owl
  
  Thanks Flavio, I wish I could find the imago ! Posted 3 years ago

The Hercules Moth

The Hercules Moth is a moth of the Saturniidae family, endemic to New Guinea and northern Australia. It has a wingspan of ca. 27 cm, making it the largest moth found in Australia, and its wings have the largest documented surface area of any living insect.

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Similar species: Moths And Butterflies

Species identified by Julien