description...wings that are often vividly coloured and patterned. Most species have a central eyespot marking each wing. The wingspan of most North American species does not exceed 15 cm (6 inches), but the hercules moth ( Coscinocera hercules) from the tropical forests of Australia has a wing area that reportedly exceeds that of any other insect. This moth, sometimes mistaken for a bird, has...
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