Atlas Moth, Philippines

in #insects7 years ago

An amazing (horrifying) Atlas moth discovered in the Philippines last year. They are one of the largest species of moth in the world, its wingspan was about 20cm. Fortunately they don't have mouths as moths and so they can't eat you.

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What only last year, I've seen a lot of this exact moths many times in the province. Base on your description and image sample. It exact

I meant discovered by me and I've only been here for 2 years.

There is four species of Attacus in the Phillipines, maybe this is Attacus lorquinii?

Thanks for the information! I shall do some googling.

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