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Atlas Moth

Attacus atlas

Photo by JJ_Andin
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Field Notes

Description:

Atlas moth, considered the largest moth in the world. Note that the tip of their wings resembles cobra's head.

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Comments (4)
OnengDyah
Beautifful, in Indonesia this butterfly call ' kupu kupu gajah '
Atul
what a lovely Moth !
alicelongmartin
Beautiful and I had never noticed the tips before - excellent comment.

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PublishedAugust 27, 2011

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