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Atlasvlinder Attacus atlas The Atlas Moth (Attacus atlas) is a relative of the night peacock eyes. This butterfly can be 25cm to 30cm wide. The butterfly is only up to 5 days old. The name has nothing to do with the Atlas, but with the Greek god Atlas carrying the globe on his shoulders. The Atlas is recognizable by the snake heads at the ends of the wings. The snakeheads are good for deterring enemies. Click/tap to enlarge Promoted

Atlasvlinder Attacus atlas

The Atlas Moth (Attacus atlas) is a relative of the night peacock eyes. This butterfly can be 25cm to 30cm wide. The butterfly is only up to 5 days old. The name has nothing to do with the Atlas, but with the Greek god Atlas carrying the globe on his shoulders. The Atlas is recognizable by the snake heads at the ends of the wings. The snakeheads are good for deterring enemies.

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    Ferdy Christant
    Lion
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    That's a stunning photo, Cle! The detail really is incredible. Where did you find this one? Posted 10 years ago
    1. View cle van G's profile
      cle van G
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      I made this photo in a butterfly garden 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 cle van G
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By cle van G

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Uploaded Feb 22, 2015. Captured Aug 16, 2013 11:56.
  • SLT-A77V
  • f/9.5
  • 1/15s
  • ISO400
  • 45mm