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]

Feb 14, 2022 · 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, 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).

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).

Oct 8, 2014 · The Atlas Moth (Attacus atlas) is indeed one of the largest species of moths in the world. In fact, it is considered to be the second largest species of any species of butterfly or moth (Lepidoptera) in terms of wingspan.

Atlas Moth (Attacus atlas) 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.

The genus contains the Atlas moth (Attacus atlas), and Attacus caesar, the second and third largest known moths (in terms of wingspan), though different sources treat one or the other as slightly larger.

May 27, 2024 · 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. Atlas moth markings and wing shape may resemble a snake to potential predators, especially when they are flying. The Cantonese name for the atlas moth means ”snake’s head moth.”

Apr 26, 2015 · The atlas moth is one of the largest moths in the world. The caterpillars can grow to 11.5cm and adults wingspan are 25- 28cm long. While not the longest wings, it has one of the largest wing surface area of all lepidopteran (moths and butterflies), approx 62 inch sq.

The Atlas Moth, Attacus atlas, is one of the largest species of butterfly that can be kept by insect enthusiasts. The moth is beautiful and very large, but also the caterpillars look amazing. The caterpillars are green-whitish with strange soft spines on their backs.