Atlas Moth | Attacus Atlas | Portrait of A Silent Giant
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The World's Largest Moth
The incredible size and intricate coloring both spiked my curiosity and freaked me out at the same time. Little did I know then that these unique "bugs" only live in their adult form for 1 to 2 weeks and do not even have a mouth to feed.
To compensate for my former ignorance I put together this collection of images and information about Attacus Atlas, the Atlas Moth. Hopefully, future generations will be more enlightened than I was to marvel and wonder at this exceptional example of biodiversity.
Lens image of the Atlas Moth by woodleywonderworks
The Life Cycle of the Atlas Moth (Attacus Atlas)
Atlas Moth Videos
More great Atlas Moth Photos
Atlas Moth Images
Atlas Moth laying eggs on a tree trunk in the rain forest
Framed Art Print by Mattias Klum
An Atlas moth laying eggs on a tree trunk in the rain forest Animals Framed Art Poster Print by Mattias Klum, 29x21
Amazon Price: (as of 05/28/2012)
Beautifully framed display of Attacus Atlas, digitally printed on archival photographic paper resulting in vivid, pure color and exceptional detail that is suitable for museum or gallery display.
Atlas Moth, Attacus Atlas, Indonesia
Framed Photographic Poster Print by Robert Franz
Atlas Moth, Attacus Atlas, Indonesia Framed Photographic Poster Print by Robert Franz, 29x21
Amazon Price: (as of 05/28/2012)
This image shows a brilliantly colored Atlas Moth on white Bougainvillea. It has been digitally printed on archival photographic paper resulting in vivid, pure color and exceptional detail that is suitable for museum or gallery display
Is Attacus Atlas cool or what?
Thanks for stopping by the Atlas Moth Lens today. I hope you've found some useful information and enjoyed your visit as much as I enjoyed making this lens.
Drop me a line, if you will, or just say Hi!
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jadehorseshoe
Dec 23, 2011 @ 8:40 pm | delete
- FABULOUS Lens!
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24websurf
Oct 21, 2010 @ 8:38 pm | delete
- Wow! This moth is just gorgeous! I actually have drawings of this moth on items in my store and everyone thinks it's a butterfly :) Lovely lens and very interesting!
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Martin Lorenz
Aug 26, 2010 @ 12:00 pm | delete
- Hi, I was followed by an Atlas Moth a few years ago in the north of Thailand. It was flying circles over me in a food market when i decided to leave the place with the feeling that it was there because of me. When i arrived back home using my motorbike about 5 km from there i heard a sound at my window and there it was. I opened my window and let it enter. It stayed with me for 2 days before it layed a few tiny eggs and dissapeared again. Until now i have this happening in my mind. Huge !!
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Squidster
Aug 26, 2010 @ 12:27 pm | delete
- That's a great story, Martin! It sure makes you wonder. Did those eggs ever hatch?
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webdiva888 Aug 20, 2010 @ 5:22 am | delete
- I grew up with these in the Philippines! I loved them. I haven't seen any since we have been back for 6 years now. Wonder there they all are. Great lens!
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Atlas Moth Links and Resources
If you are on a quest to find more information about Attacus Atlas, the Atlas Moth, have a look at the following resources. If you know of any other Atlas Moth pages please let me know in the guestbook above so I can add them to the list..
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atlas moth (atlas attacus): info fact sheet, photos
Fact sheet on habits (feeding, breeding), with des more...0 points
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