A giant moth belonging to the heaviest species of its kind in the world has been discovered at a primary school in south-east Queensland. Female moth can weigh 30g

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A giant moth belonging to the heaviest species of its kind in the world has been discovered at a primary school in south-east Queensland. Female moth can weigh 30g (www.abc.net.au)

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[–] [deleted] • 1 pt

30g= 1.05oz

25cm= 9.8in

For reference the Ruby throated hummingbird:

"This hummingbird is from 7 to 9 cm (2.8 to 3.5 in) long and has an 8 to 11 cm (3.1 to 4.3 in) wingspan. Weight can range from 2 to 6 g (0.071 to 0.212 oz), with males averaging 3.4 g (0.12 oz) against the slightly larger female which averages 3.8 g (0.13 oz)."

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