World’s Biggest Moth

The Atlas moth (Attacus Atlas) is is a large moth found in the tropical and subtropical forests of Southeast Asia, southern China, common across the Malay archipelago, Thailand to Indonesia.

These moths are considered the largest in the world in terms of total wing surface area (65 square inches). In Hong Kong the Cantonese name translates as “snake’s head moth”, referring to apical extension of the forewing, which bears a passing resemblance to a snake’s head.

Too big, it is scary. Click to see more pics.

@ haha.nu.

Related posts:

1. 32 m2 is enough Gary Chang, an architect, designed his 344 square foot (32...
2. The Life of a Cecropia Moth The Cecropia, or Robin moth, is America’s largest moth. It...
3. Moth & Moon Micro-Insect Cinema: Moth & Moon by Paul Clipson and Jefre...
4. How a traditional Chinese painting looks 3D … and animated. See also how Van Gogh and Monet...
5. Excavating a Huge Ant Nest The structure covers 538 square feet and travels 26 feet...