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Great Peacock Moth

Saturnia pyri

Classification

Class
Insecta

Saturnia pyri, the giant peacock moth, great peacock moth, giant emperor moth or Viennese emperor, is a Saturniid moth which is native to Europe. The species was first described by Michael Denis and Ignaz Schiffermüller in 1775. It is the largest European moth, with a wingspan reaching 15–20 cm (6–8 in).

Distribution

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Countries in the Picchu catalog
France · 1,980Spain · 676Italy · 592Switzerland · 64Germany · 20Netherlands · 1