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The atlas moth, a massive insect with a wingspan of about 10 inches, was found in the U.S. for the first time last month, Washington state officials say.
The atlas moth is one of the largest moths in the world and it's also illegal to keep them in the U.S., according to the Washington State Department of Agriculture.
An Atlas moth’s wingspan can be almost 10 inches. Washington State Department of Agriculture The massive moths are not native to the US. Washington State Department of Agriculture.
An Atlas Moth, One of the Largest Moths in the World, Spotted in U.S. for the First Time, Officials Say. Randi Richardson. Thu, August 18, 2022 at 3:07 PM UTC. 2 min read.
With a wingspan of up to 10 inches, the atlas moth is one of the largest on the planet. Skip to content. WATE 6 On Your Side. Knoxville 65 ...
The exact origins of the one moth found so far fluttering around Bellevue are unknown. However, KUOW reported that a local, now-defunct eBay account was selling Atlas moth cocoons for $60 each online.
The atlas moth was reported in Washington on July 7 and USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Investigation Service confirmed the specimen as an atlas moth on July 27. It has a wingspan of up to almost ...
The wingspan of an Atlas moth can reach 10 inches, making it one of the largest in the world. It’s the first time an Atlas moth has been reported in the wild in the U.S.