Australian Giant Wood Moth

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jonhd
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Australian Giant Wood Moth

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https://www.theguardian.com/environment ... lia-school
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bugboy
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It is the heaviest moth in the world but perspective is a wonderful thing!
Some addictions are good for the soul!
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David M
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That's a monster! :shock:

Never even heard of it before and probably a good thing it doesn't fly very well, otherwise the more delicate folk amongst us would be terrorised. :D
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Chris L
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One wouldn't want that flying around a light bulb in ones house.
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These moths have to grow large because they're marsupials
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