Native to Southeast Asia, the Atlas moth is often considered one of the largest moths in terms of wingspan. It can have a wingspan of up to 10-12 inches (25-30 cm) and features striking patterns on its wings.
Found in Central and South America, the White Witch moth boasts a massive wingspan of up to 11-12 inches (28-30 cm), making it one of the largest moth species.
Native to Europe and Asia, the Giant Peacock moth can have a wingspan of around 6-8 inches (15-20 cm) and features beautiful eye-like spots on its wings.
Found in North America, the Regal moth has a wingspan of approximately 4-6 inches (10-15 cm). Its caterpillar, known as the Hickory Horned Devil, is also impressive in size.
Native to northern Australia and New Guinea, the Hercules moth has a wingspan that can reach around 8-11 inches (20-28 cm), making it one of the largest moths in the region.
Found in North America, the Polyphemus moth has a wingspan of about 4-6 inches (10-15 cm) and is named after the giant Cyclops from Greek mythology.
Also found in North America, the Luna moth has a wingspan of around 4.5-5 inches (11-13 cm) and is known for its pale green coloration and long tails.
While not technically a moth, this butterfly from Papua New Guinea is among the largest butterflies in the world, with a wingspan of up to 12 inches (30 cm).
Native to Madagascar, this moth can have a wingspan of around 6-7 inches (15-18 cm) and is notable for its moon-shaped eye spots on its wings.
Another large moth from Africa, the African Moon moth can have a wingspan of about 5-7 inches (12-18 cm), showcasing intricate patterns on its wings.