
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.

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
By Ferdy Christant
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Uploaded Nov 8, 2012. Captured Sep 2, 2012 12:09.
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