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Atlas Moth - Attacus atlas A freshly e-closed Atlas Moth - Attacus atlas, not ready to fly yet. Atlas Moth,Attacus atlas,Fall,Geotagged,Malaysia,Moth,Pahang Click/tap to enlarge Promoted

Atlas Moth - Attacus atlas

A freshly e-closed Atlas Moth - Attacus atlas, not ready to fly yet.

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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.

Similar species: Moths And Butterflies
Species identified by Albert Kang
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By Albert Kang

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Uploaded Oct 25, 2017. Captured Oct 24, 2017 16:02 in Unnamed Road, Pahang, Malaysia.
  • TG-5
  • f/4.0
  • 1/80s
  • ISO200
  • 7.86mm