Hercules moth - Coscinocera hercules

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comments (9)

Annette Flottwell

Lion

great shot that I never took! I must admit the first time I saw one in 1989 i jumped :)

What would give to see them again! Posted 9 years ago
1. Christiane Geissler
  
  Mountain Gorilla
  
  It is scary, when they fly towards you. I am happy I got this one. Posted 9 years ago

Ari Parviainen

King Cobra

Wow. That's one amazing moth and a great shot too. Really magnificent creature! Posted 9 years ago
1. Christiane Geissler
  
  Mountain Gorilla
  
  Thanks Ari. :)
  Posted 9 years ago

Ferdy Christant

Lion

What a beauty, thank you for sharing! Posted 9 years ago

Leuba Ridgway

Lion

Christiane, you lucky thing - a beauty to behold but it would have made me squeal ! Posted 9 years ago
1. Christiane Geissler
  
  Mountain Gorilla
  
  They are amazing .. I am happy I got this shots.. Posted 9 years ago

JHoppenbrouwers

Grizzly Bear

Wow that really is a huge Moth!! Great picture! Posted 9 years ago
1. Christiane Geissler
  
  Mountain Gorilla
  
  Thanks.. Posted 9 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 Christiane Geissler

By Christiane Geissler

Uploaded Mar 6, 2016. Captured in LOT 60 OLD CAIRNS Track, Butchers Creek QLD 4885, Australia.

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