Moths are our more common insects, especially at night when the room is lit up, they will always come to visit, but usually the moths we see are only a few centimeters in size, and there is a large silkworm moth in the world, with wings spread larger than the palm of a person, they are the largest moth in the world.
1. Morphological characteristics
It is a large moth with a wingspan of more than 18 cm. The moth's wings are generally reddish-brown with exaggerated and psychedelic patterns, and their body texture and color vary depending on geography and species. The large silkworm moth has a very significant feature in appearance, the upper sides of their forewings protrude outwards, and the shape and pattern are like snake heads, so they are also called "snake head moths".
2. Life habits
The large silkworm moth is mainly distributed in Southeast Asia, and in China, it is usually found in Jiangxi and Fujian and other regions, and they like to inhabit the trees, hence the name. In adulthood, the mouth organs of the giant silkworm moth will fall off, so it cannot eat, and can only rely on the remaining fat absorbed in the body in the larval age to maintain life, but it will not live long, and after one to two weeks it will die of hunger. It can be said that the adulthood of the silkworm moth means death.
3. Population situation
The number of large silkworm moths in China is very rare, and the deterioration of the environment, the reduction of habitat and excessive human capture are the main reasons for the decline in their populations. This moth has been included in the "Three Lists" issued by the State Forestry Administration, and is a protected insect species that is very precious.
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