Athanasios Koutroumbas Insect Museum
It includes more than 100,000 specimens of more than 35,000 species, subspecies and breeds.
The greatest number is Lepidoptera. One of its rare or unique specimens is one of the largest moths in the world, Thysania agrippina, of North America with a wingspan of 37-40 cm. Note, however, that the largest known specimen of Thysania agrippina, as of March 2000 according to one source, was one of almost 30 cm (12 in) wingspan, in Brazil.
It is claimed to be the only museum "of its kind in Greece and one of the best in the Balkans".
The museum may no longer exist or may have moved.
See also
References
- ^ "Entomological Museum of Volos in Magnesia". Retrieved February 23, 2023.
- ^ "Driver Stories: The Museum[s] of Volos". 18 June 2017. Retrieved February 23, 2023.
- ^ Kons, Hugo Jr. (30 March 2000). "Chapter 32 — Largest Lepidopteran Wing Span". Book of Insect Records. University of Florida. Archived from the original on 2 March 2008. Retrieved 23 February 2023.
- ^ Google Streetview imagery dated August 2014, accessed 23 February 2023, shows no signage at the location.
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