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Atlas Moth

Photo by SeanWeekly
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Description:

I just spotted this HUGE Moth just outside my front door in the lift lobby. Never seen such a massive moth before.

Species ID Suggestions

Atlas Moth

Attacus atlas

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Eric Noora
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Comments (8)
Eric Noora
Well this one Ashish I can say because of experience. Have unfortunately captured quite a few of these to play with when I was a kid. :-(
Ashish
Check following link to see variety of Atlas moth. http://www.mtcmediaproductions.com/atlasmoth.html
Ashish
Eric you find it accurately..!!
Eric Noora
Thanks Sean. We have that here in the Philippines and actually used to have it in my backyard when we were kids. We had an avocado tree and they love that (at least their caterpillars do) :-)
Dangermouse
That is huge! And gorgeous too! :) A great spotting.
SeanWeekly
Thanks Eric! How did you identify this so quickly? I love your photos by the way!
Eric Noora
That's an Atlas moth Sean. Quite common here in Southeast Asia. One of the biggest moths actually :-)
MaryOhkwari
Yep, definitely an Atlas moth. :) Gorgeous... I hope to see these one day. ;)
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PublishedAugust 9, 2011

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