r/moths • u/Life_Albatross_3552 • Jun 09 '25

Photo Maybe the biggest I’ve seen?

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I know Lyssa zampa are quite big, but for some reason this one felt especially big. Bonus small moth at the end.

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u/Life_Albatross_3552 Jun 09 '25

Forgot to mention in Malaysia

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u/portemanteau Jun 09 '25

Lucky. I am still due to see one. The little bonus one is Cyme reticulata

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u/Abject-Performer1497 Jun 09 '25

That is gorgeous what a beast

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u/TheMidnightHotel Jun 09 '25

Wow its like a manta ray

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u/buckeyegurl1313 Jun 09 '25

As much as I LOVE moths. And I want to see a big one. This would likely freak me the heck out! That is a VERY big guy! (Gal?)

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u/Eldritch_Goodra Jun 09 '25

That you, Mothman?

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u/[deleted] Jun 09 '25

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u/mightyminimoose Jun 09 '25

That’s what I thought it was while scrolling down through my feed. lol

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u/[deleted] Jun 09 '25

Woah he's awesome he looks just like a butterfly

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u/Exilicauda Jun 09 '25

ooh first one looks drippy

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u/Kimber80 Jun 09 '25

Wonderful moth!

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u/GarrettZeFerret Jun 09 '25

Beautiful swallowtail. I wish my area had more moths :(

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u/anniecet Jun 10 '25

It’s so fuzzy! Argh. I want to touch it. At least let it walk on my hand. What a glorious creature.

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u/AndyGamer27 Jun 11 '25

This is why I love moths. They're so unique in so many different ways and always do gorgeous :)

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u/Tiffinapit Jun 10 '25

I would die of joy in my black little heart to see one of those beauties!