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The Atlas moth (Attacus atlas) is a large saturniid moth found in the tropical and subtropical forests of Southeast Asia, and common across the Malay archipelago.Atlas moths are considered the largest moths in the world
in terms of total wing surface area 400 cm2. Their wingspans are also amongst the largest, from 25-30 cm. Females are larger and heavier. These guys are huge!!
In India, Atlas moths are cultivated for their silk in a non-commercial capacity; unlike that produced by the related Silkworm moth, Atlas moth silk is secreted as broken strands. This brown, wool-like silk is thought to have greater durability and is known as fagara, and their cocoons have been employed as purses in Taiwan.
Taken at Discovery World tropical forest Dunedin, NZ
Nikon D40
Front view: [link]
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Wow! Is that moth bigger than your outstretched hand?
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Allen Brown [link]
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Yes way bigger, I should have put my hand next to it to show how big they are. One of my hands would be smaller than one of its wings (my hands aren't very big though)
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Allen Brown [link]
I believe in looking reality straight in the eye and denying it. --- Garrison Keillor
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Here's an example [link] *0-kelley-0 took a shot with her hand next to one. (She has large hands)
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I thought insects that large died with the dinosaurs!
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Allen Brown [link]
I've had a perfectly wonderful evening. But this wasn't it. --- Groucho Marx
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I was just glad they don't fly during daylight or I would of been out of there quick smart
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They probably don't bite.... very much.
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Allen Brown [link]
The last time we mixed religion and politics people got burned at the stake.
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