The 30 Most Beautiful Insects in the World
Rosy Maple Moth
Featuring bright yellow and pink, the rosy maple moth is one of the prettiest moths in the world.
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The rosy maple moth is a silk moth, a family that contains some of the most beautiful moths. It gets its name because its caterpillar mostly feeds on several species of maple trees, sometimes defoliating them in the process. Ironically, the adult doesn’t eat.
The tiniest silk moth, the rosy maple only has a wingspan of 1.25 to 1.75 inches, with the females being a little larger than the males. Their wings are notably pink and yellow, and they have pink or rosy-colored legs and antennae. Their furry bodies are also yellow, and the male’s antennae are fuzzier than the female’s.
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Featuring bright yellow and pink, the rosy maple moth is one of the prettiest moths in the world.
Melinda Fawver/Shutterstock.com
The rosy maple moth is a silk moth, a family that contains some of the most beautiful moths. It gets its name because its caterpillar mostly feeds on several species of maple trees, sometimes defoliating them in the process. Ironically, the adult doesn’t eat.
The tiniest silk moth, the rosy maple only has a wingspan of 1.25 to 1.75 inches, with the females being a little larger than the males. Their wings are notably pink and yellow, and they have pink or rosy-colored legs and antennae. Their furry bodies are also yellow, and the male’s antennae are fuzzier than the female’s.
Go here to read more about moths.
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02 March 2023
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