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Attacus Atlas moth closeup Commonly confused to be a butterfly, this is a moth, in fact, the largest on earth. Some call it the snakehead moth, for the end of their wings has a print the resembles a snake eye. Attacus Atlas,Butterfly,Closeup,Geotagged,Malaysia,Moth,Rhopalocera Click/tap to enlarge

Attacus Atlas moth closeup

Commonly confused to be a butterfly, this is a moth, in fact, the largest on earth. Some call it the snakehead moth, for the end of their wings has a print the resembles a snake eye.

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The Atlas Moth

The Atlas moth is a large saturniid moth found in the tropical and subtropical forests of Southeast Asia, and common across the Malay archipelago. Atlas moths are considered the largest moths in the world in terms of total wing surface area. Their wingspans are also amongst the largest, reaching over 25 cm. Females are appreciably larger and heavier.

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Similar species: Moths And Butterflies
Species identified by Ferdy Christant
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By Ferdy Christant

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Uploaded Apr 7, 2011. Captured Sep 9, 2010 07:21 in Jalan Damansara, 50490 Kuala Lumpur, Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
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  • DSLR-A100
  • ISO400
  • 300mm
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