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Hercules Moth Specimen behind glass Australia,Coscinocera hercules,Fall,Geotagged,Hercules Moth Click/tap to enlarge Promoted

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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.

Similar species: Moths And Butterflies
Species identified by Calbost Niel
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By Calbost Niel

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Uploaded Apr 5, 2022. Captured Apr 4, 2022 12:06 in 30 Coondoo St, Kuranda QLD 4881, Australia.
  • NIKON D850
  • f/18.0
  • 1/200s
  • ISO2000
  • 105mm