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    Biggest one in the world if I'm not mistaken. I love the snake heads on the end of their wings. Posted 10 years ago

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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
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Uploaded Sep 15, 2014. Captured May 2, 2010 12:03 in 103 Commerce Street, Pine Mountain, GA 31822, USA.
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  • NIKON D50
  • f/5.6
  • 10/600s
  • 112mm

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