Largest moth by wing-span surface area
- Who
- hercules moth (Coscinocera hercules)
- What
- 300 square centimetre(s)
- Where
- Not Applicable
- When
- 30 April 2015
The largest moth by wing-span surface area is the female hercules moth (Coscinocera hercules) of tropical Australia and New Guinea with a wing-span surface area of up to 300 cm² (46 sq in).
The female has a wing-span up to 28 cm (11 in).