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Male comet moth head macro Here is a closeup of the head of a male comet moth with a special emphasis on the large antennae. This moth is so large that it will scare you to death if it flies towards you. Although this photo does not suggest it, the adult male comet moth has no mouth, and thus cannot feed. This one will die within 4 days. Argema mittrei,Comet Moth,Madagascar,Pyreras Reserve Click/tap to enlarge

Male comet moth head macro

Here is a closeup of the head of a male comet moth with a special emphasis on the large antennae. This moth is so large that it will scare you to death if it flies towards you. Although this photo does not suggest it, the adult male comet moth has no mouth, and thus cannot feed. This one will die within 4 days.

    comments (3)

  1. Wow, impressive antennae! Good macro as well! Posted 12 years ago
    1. Thanks Joost! Posted 12 years ago
  2. Ferdy, amazing story. Only for one time use reproduction, a disposable piece of nature. Harsh story. Beautiful detail and story btw. Posted 12 years ago

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The Comet moth or Madagascan moon moth is an African moth, native to the rain forests of Madagascar. The male has a wingspan of twenty centimeters and a tail span of fifteen centimeters, making it one of the world's largest silk moths.

Similar species: Moths And Butterflies
Species identified by Ferdy Christant
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By Ferdy Christant

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Uploaded Nov 8, 2012. Captured Sep 2, 2012 12:09.
  • NIKON D7000
  • f/11.0
  • 1/200s
  • ISO400
  • 105mm