The 30 Most Beautiful Insects in the World

Rosy Maple Moth
rosy maple moth
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What it is: Dryocampa rubicunda

Where it’s from: North America

What to know: Distinguished by pinks, yellows, and purples straight out of a Starburst wrapper, the rosy maple moth is one of the smallest, with just a two-inch maximum wingspan. Butterflies might be the most beloved winged insects, Kawahara says, but moths are just as interesting.