Moth | Saturniid

Male saturniids possess long, broad, feather-like antennae designed to detect female pheromones from over a mile away.

They lack a frenulum (a structure locking the wings), instead having hindwings that overlap the forewings, giving the impression of a single, continuous, broad wing surface. The Life Cycle: "Survival of the Fattest" saturniid moth

Saturniids include some of the largest winged insects on Earth, with wingspans ranging from roughly 2.5 cm to nearly 30 cm (1 to 12 inches), such as the Atlas moth ( Attacus atlas ) and Hercules moth ( Coscinocera hercules ). Male saturniids possess long

Saturniid moths undergo a complete metamorphosis: egg, larva (caterpillar), pupa, and adult. giving the impression of a single

They are generally thick-bodied and hairy, often with bright colors, velvety textures, and intricate markings.