Mating Atlas moths (side view)

This picture is confusing. (I imagine that the Atlas moth wants you to be confused). See the top view below:

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Ferdy Christant

Lion

That's an interesting perspective. It is so huge that everybody focuses on the top view of the wings. Posted 10 years ago

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 Lilygirl