Attacus atlas - Wikipedia
Attacus atlas, the Atlas moth, is a large saturniid moth endemic to the forests of Asia. The species was described by Carl Linnaeus in his 1758 10th edition of Systema Naturae. The Atlas moth is one of the largest lepidopterans, with a wingspan measuring up to 24 cm (9.4 in) [1] and a wing surface area of about 160 cm 2 (≈25 in 2). [2]
8 Amazing Facts About the Atlas Moth - Treehugger
2022年2月14日 · One of the largest moth species in the world, the atlas moth (Attacus atlas) is found throughout Asia and is widespread in China, Bangladesh, Cambodia, Hong Kong, India, Laos, Malaysia,...
Atlas Moth Facts, Habitat, Diet, Life Cycle, Pictures - Animal Spot
The Atlas Moth is the world’s largest moth in terms of their wing surface area, and second largest by wingspan (only next to the white witch moth), endemic to the Southeast Asian countries including India and China.
Spotlight: the atlas moth - Natural History Museum
An enduring giant. Native to China, India, Malaysia and Indonesia, the moth shares a name with Atlas, the Titan god of Greek mythology. Atlas was burdened with the task of holding up the heavens for all eternity, and has become known as the gigantic god of endurance and astronomy.
10 Atlas Moth Facts - Fact Animal
Atlas Moth Facts Overview. Atlas moths inhabit tropical forests and shrublands across South and Southeast Asia. They have the largest wing area of any moth, and its body is disproportionally small in comparison to its wings.
Atlas Moth - California Academy of Sciences
An Atlas moth (Attacus atlas) rests on a tree trunk with its wings closed. A bird, hoping for a snack, creeps closer, until it's within striking distance. Just as it’s about to pounce, the moth’s wings spring open—and bam! Instead of a moth, the …
Atlas Moth - A-Z Animals
2024年5月27日 · The atlas moth is a beautiful insect found mainly in Southeast Asia. It is known for its short lifespan, large wingspan, and unique brown and white markings. Unique Atlas Moth Facts. Atlas moth markings and wing shape may resemble a snake to potential predators, especially when they are flying.
Atlas moth | insect | Britannica
atlas moth. insect. Also known as: Attacus atlas. Learn about this topic in these articles: saturniid moth. In saturniid moth: Major species. …silk-producing species is the large atlas moth (Attacus atlas), whose wingspread often exceeds 25 cm (10 inches).
Atlas Moth– Identification, Life Cycle, Facts & Pictures
The Atlas moth is one of the world’s largest moths particularly when measured by the surface area of the wings and the wingspan. The white witch is the only moth who slightly surpasses this species in wingspan, measuring about 29cm.
Attacus atlas - Facts, Diet, Habitat & Pictures on Animalia.bio
Attacus atlas, the Atlas moth, is a large saturniid moth endemic to the forests of Asia. The species was described by Carl Linnaeus in his 1758 10th edition of Systema Naturae. Show More. Animal name origin. Atlas moths are named after Atlas, the Titan of …
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