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Atlas moth Atlas moths are predominantly tawny to maroon in colour with roughly triangular, diaphanous "eyes" on both forewing and hindwing, bordered in black. Atlas Moth,Atlas moth,Attacus atlas,Butterfly,moth Click/tap to enlarge

Atlas moth

Atlas moths are predominantly tawny to maroon in colour with roughly triangular, diaphanous "eyes" on both forewing and hindwing, bordered in black.

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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 Jinto C Thomas
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By Jinto C Thomas

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Uploaded Oct 8, 2015. Captured Sep 8, 2013 11:48.
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  • Canon EOS 600D
  • f/8.0
  • 1/99s
  • ISO400
  • 55mm