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Atlas moth

Attacus atlas

Description:

Atlas moths are considered the largest moths in the world[2] in terms of total wing surface area, reaching upwards of c. 400 cm2 (62 sq in). Their wingspans are also amongst the largest, reaching over 25 cm (10 in). Females are appreciably larger and heavier.

Habitat:

The habitat is primary Tropical and subtropical dry broadleaf forests and shrublands but secondary forest is also utilised.

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2 Comments

alicelongmartin
alicelongmartin 10 years ago

Wonderful!

Dilan Chathuranga
Dilan Chathuranga 10 years ago

Amazing!!!

KarinSaner
Spotted by
KarinSaner

Sabah, Malaysia

Spotted on Jun 3, 2007
Submitted on Nov 20, 2013

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