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Atlas Moth Large size, around 20 cm wing span, Atlas Moth is considered among the largest moth in the world.<br /> Found this one dead in the garden :( Atlas Moth,Attacus atlas,Geotagged,Malaysia,Spring Click/tap to enlarge

Atlas Moth

Large size, around 20 cm wing span, Atlas Moth is considered among the largest moth in the world.
Found this one dead in the garden :(

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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 Albert Kang
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By Albert Kang

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Uploaded Apr 22, 2017. Captured Mar 27, 2017 22:15 in 200, Jalan Yaacob Latif, Bandar Tun Razak, 56000 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
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  • TG-4
  • f/3.5
  • 1/60s
  • ISO200
  • 6.42mm