Argema besanti

(Argema besanti)

Description

Argema besanti is a very rare moth in the family Saturniidae. It is found in Tanzania and Kenya. It has an approximate length of 9 centimeters and wingspan of 11 centimeters. Its wings are coloured green, while the upper wings are darker. It has a little red "eye" on each wing. The adult moth cannot eat and lives for 4–6 days.

Taxonomic tree:

Domain:
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum:
Class: Insecta
Order:Lepidoptera
Family:Saturniidae
Genus:Argema
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