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Atlas Moth

Attacus atlas

Description:

Atlas moth, considered the largest moth in the world. Note that the tip of their wings resembles cobra's head.

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4 Comments

OnengDyah
OnengDyah 11 years ago

Beautifful, in Indonesia this butterfly call ' kupu kupu gajah '

Atul
Atul 11 years ago

what a lovely Moth !

JJ_Andin
JJ_Andin 12 years ago

thank you alice :)

alicelongmartin
alicelongmartin 12 years ago

Beautiful and I had never noticed the tips before - excellent comment.

JJ_Andin
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JJ_Andin

George Town, Kedah, Malaysia

Spotted on Aug 27, 2011
Submitted on Aug 27, 2011

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