Attacus atlas

Place of origin - Malaysia

Sex - Male

Wingspan- 7" to 8"

Frame size - 14.75" X 11.75" X 1.75"

Frame color - black only
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Details

Commonly known as the Atlas moth, it is the largest moth in the world, it is also sometimes called the "serpent head" moth, due to the snake heads on its wing tips. These moths live in the Oriental tropics in habitats ranging from lowland to upper mountain forests. One can identify this moth by its immense size and wing patterns.


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