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Atlas Moth

Attacus atlas

Photo by AlbertKang
Published on Project Noah
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Description:

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 :(

Pics#2 & 3 - close-up of the transparent 'windows' of the wings.

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Comments (2)

Yes and thanks, @Dan, it is at my sister's house in a highly residential area.
Epic spotting! Looks like you saw it in a fairly urban space too, if the map is correct.

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