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,...
Attacus atlas - ADW
Attacus atlas is most popularly called the "atlas moth" but is also called the "empire silkworm" after its large size or the "fagara silkmoth" after the fagara silk that is obtained from its cocoons (Peigler, 1983).
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. The Atlas moth is one of the largest lepidopterans, with a wingspan measuring up to 24 cm (9.4 in) and a wing surface area of about 160 cm 2 (≈25 in).
10 Atlas Moth Facts - Fact Animal
Named after a Titan of Greek mythology, the Atlas moth lives up to its name. It’s a member of the Saturnids: a family known for their dazzling colours and enormous size, and it certainly doesn’t let the family down. Atlas moths inhabit tropical forests and …
Spotlight: the atlas moth - Natural History Museum
One of the goliaths of the insect world, the atlas moth is a gentle giant – but behind every oversized moth is a very hungry caterpillar. The atlas moth is among the biggest insects on the planet, with a wingspan stretching up to 27 centimetres across - …
Understanding the Atlas Moth: Quick Essential Facts
2023年9月3日 · The Atlas moth (Attacus atlas) is known for its impressive size, with a wingspan reaching up to 9.8 inches. Females are slightly larger than males. Some characteristics of the Atlas moth’s wings include: Distinctive triangular shape; Transparent “windows” on the tip; Snake-like patterns on the edges as a form of camouflage; Antennae and ...