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Lonomia obliqua is a species of saturniid moth ("giant silk moth") from South America. [1] It is famous for its larval form, rather than the adult moth, primarily because of the caterpillar's defense mechanism, urticating bristles that inject a potentially deadly venom.
The Atlas moth is one of the largest lepidopterans, with a wingspan measuring up to 24 cm (9.4 in) [1] and a wing surface area of about 160 cm 2 (≈25 in 2). [2] It is only surpassed in wingspan by the white witch ( Thysania agrippina ) and Attacus caesar , [ 1 ] and in wing surface area by the Hercules moth ( Coscinocera hercules ).
The largest is the dobsonfly Acanthacorydalis fruhstorferi, which can have a wingspan of up to 21.6 cm (8.5 in), making it the largest aquatic insect in the world by this measurement. [38] This species is native to China and Vietnam, and its body can be up to 10.5 cm (4.1 in) long. [39]
#47 Hickory Horned Devil Is The Largest Caterpillar In The World, Native To The Eastern US. Can Grow Up To 6 Inches Long And Is Completely Harmless, Except Visually Terrifying Image credits ...
Caterpillars (/ ˈ k æ t ər p ɪ l ər / KAT-ər-pil-ər) are the larval stage of members of the order Lepidoptera (the insect order comprising butterflies and moths). As with most common names, the application of the word is arbitrary, since the larvae of sawflies (suborder Symphyta) are commonly called caterpillars as well.
Scutigera coleoptrata, also known as the house centipede, is a species of centipede that is typically yellowish-grey and has up to 15 pairs of long legs. Originating in the Mediterranean region, it has spread to other parts of the world, where it can live in human homes. [1]
These hairy looking insects are called tussock moth caterpillars and they tend to raid the Lowcountry around this time of year. ... Flagg's big 2nd half helps No. 2 Duke hold off NC State 74-64 to ...
B. Vaderi is far from the biggest example of the genus, whose members are so gargantuan they seem computer-generated. That honor goes to B. jamesi, which can attain 20 inches in length and weigh a ...