Goat moth — size comparison

The goat moth is associated with trees in forests, parks, orchards and river valleys. Its caterpillars develop inside wood, a hidden stage lasting years. Adults

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Wingspan

między końcami rozłożonych skrzydeł · bez ogonkówScale for the stated dimensions · each animal is labelled

Goat moth

Cossus cossus

77,5 mmAdult female
wingspan

między końcami rozłożonych skrzydeł · bez ogonkówMeasurement: side · approximate projection

The stated dimensions share a scale without a common ground line. Bank card · long edge 8.56 cm
Measurement comparisonScale in cm
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Goat mothWingspan77.5 mm
Bank cardLong edge of the card8.56 cm

The scale compares the named dimensions. View direction and measurement points are given for each animal.

Scale based on the stated dimensions for each animal

Bank card · long edge 8.56 cm
Goat moth — size comparison — facts and sources

The goat moth is associated with trees in forests, parks, orchards and river valleys. Its caterpillars develop inside wood, a hidden stage lasting years.

Adults do not feed and are nocturnal, chiefly from May to August. They use energy reserves accumulated by the caterpillar.

Measurement sources