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A small gaint Atlas moth soaking up the sun.<br /> Chiang mai, Thailand. Atlas Moth,Attacus atlas Click/tap to enlarge PromotedCountry intro

A small gaint

Atlas moth soaking up the sun.
Chiang mai, Thailand.

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  1. View Ferdy Christant's profile
    Ferdy Christant
    Lion
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    Absolutely incredible moth! Was this one in the wild or in captivity? Posted 10 years ago
    1. View lilachz's profile
      lilachz
      Katipo Spider
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      captivity, at the park. at first i didn't think it was real... then it moved...
       Posted 10 years ago
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    lilachz
    Katipo Spider
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    captivity, at the park. at first i didn't think it was real... then it moved... 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
Species identified by lilachz
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By lilachz

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Uploaded Jan 10, 2015. Captured Sep 13, 2012 10:22.
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  • Canon PowerShot SX40 HS
  • f/4.5
  • 1/125s
  • ISO100
  • 19.597mm