By  Gurpreet Singh | October 21, 2025

10 Largest Moths Around the World

Atlas Moth

Native to Southeast Asia, Atlas moths have wingspans reaching 30 centimetres, making them among the largest moths alive.

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Hercules Moth

Found in Papua New Guinea, Hercules moths possess massive wingspans up to 27 centimetres, showcasing striking brown and white patterns.

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White Witch Moth

Known for incredible wingspan, White Witch moths can measure up to 30 centimetres, native to Central and South America. 

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Cecropia Moth

North America’s largest native moth, Cecropia moths display beautiful red, white, and black markings with wide impressive wingspans.

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Polyphemus Moth

Famous for its huge eyespots, Polyphemus moths have wingspans around 15 centimetres and are found across North America.

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Madagascan Moon Moth

Rare and enchanting, Madagascan Moon moths feature pale green wings and long tails, measuring up to 20 centimetres wide.

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Imperial Moth

Imperial moths flaunt orange and brown patterned wings, with impressive wingspans reaching 15 centimetres.

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Comet Moth

Comet moths have bright yellow wings and long tails, creating a spectacular, floating appearance in forests.

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Giant Leopard Moth

With striking black and white spotted wings, Giant Leopard moths can reach wingspans of about 10 centimetres naturally.

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Luna Moth

Luna moths are iconic North American species, known for pale green wings and long tails, creating stunning visual effects.

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