White Witch
FamilyErebidae
Scientific NameThysania agrippina
RangeMexico to South America
HabitatRainforest
About the White Witch
The lepidopteran with the largest known wingspan. Its white or pale gray wings are covered in a delicate zigzag pattern of dark lines, superb camouflage on tree bark. Despite its size, little is known about its life cycle, and its caterpillars are thought to feed on legumes. Also called the great owlet moth.
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