The Pandora sphinx moth (Eumorpha pandorus) is a North American moth in the Hawk Moth family, Sphingidae. It is a large, greenish gray moth with darker patches and pink edges and small pink eyespots. Some places see only one generation a year, while others see two. Female adults lay translucent eggs singly on leaves of the host plant, mainly Vitis (grapes), and Parthenocissus (Virginia creeper). Caterpillars are large, green or red…
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The Largest (heaviest) Adult Insects
by Daniella Hernandez
Five giant scarabs share the title of largest insect. These hulky beetles are each more than 4 in long and weigh between 2.5 and 3.5 ounces, roughly the equivalent of a McDonald’s hamburger. Also of note is the giant weta bug, which weighs about 2.5 ounces, and has been said to be large enough to eat a carrot…
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From top left: Titan beetle, Goliath beetle, rhinoceros beetle, Goliath beetle, Elephant beetle
The many patterns of the Asian Ladybird Beetle (Harmonia axyridis)
(photos: © entomart)
