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,...

The Atlas Moth is the world’s largest moth in terms of their wing surface area, and second largest by wingspan (only next to the white witch moth), endemic to the Southeast Asian countries including India and China. These dazzlingly elegant and beautiful creatures are known for their multicolored wings that give them their characteristic ...

Aug 22, 2022 · Now, experts have identified the mysterious insect as an Atlas moth (Attacus atlas), one of the largest moth species in the world, and they’re asking the public to keep an eye out for any...

The Atlas moth is one of the largest moths in the world in terms of wing surface area and wingspan. With a maximum wingspan of about 10 inches, it finishes just behind the white witch moth (Thysania agrippina) of Central and South America, which holds the record for largest wingspan at about 14 inches.

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 - …

Aug 22, 2018 · Atlas moths are the considered the largest moth species in the world due to its combined wingspan and surface area. The females are bigger and heavier than the male with the wingspan ranging from 10 to 12 inches and a surface area of approximately 62 square inches.