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Attacus atlas
Atlas moths are considered the largest moths in the world in terms of total wing surface area [upwards of 400 cm2 (62 sq in)]. Their wingspans are also amongst the largest, reaching over 25 cm (10 in). Females are appreciably larger and heavier. Atlas moths are said to be named after either the Titan of Greek mythology, or their map-like wing patterns. In Hong Kong the Cantonese name translates as "snake's head moth", referring to apical extension of the forewing, which bears a passing resemblance to a snake's head.
Photographed at the Toronto Zoo
Spotted on Aug 7, 2009
Submitted on May 7, 2011
11 Comments
@Rachel: Thanks once again for allowing me to use this as the mission icon for Moths of the Northeastern US! We will have a new icon later in the day. :)
Some info..
http://mustseepicsnvids.blogspot.in/2009...
Gorgeous!
Awesome, thank you!
Your spotting is now the mission’s icon!
Thanks: This spotting will be used as the mission's icon beginning next Saturday!!
Not at all!
Do you mind if I use this as the mission's icon for a week?
Please add to and join mission:
http://www.projectnoah.org/missions/8841...
Thanks for the ID!
Greater atlas moth.