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Construction Workers Discover World's Heaviest Moth at School

3/12/2025

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In a remarkable find, construction workers at Mount Cotton State School in Queensland stumbled upon the world's heaviest moth, a giant wood moth weighing up to 30 grams. These elusive creatures, often hidden during their lengthy larval stage, face dire threats from climate change and deforestation, putting their future at risk.

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Story summary

In a remarkable find, construction workers at Mount Cotton State School in Queensland stumbled upon the world's heaviest moth, a giant wood moth weighing up to 30 grams. These elusive creatures, often hidden during their lengthy larval stage, face dire threats from climate change and deforestation, putting their future at risk.