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Photo by Todd Ratermann |
| Atlas Moth |
| Attacus atlas |
| India, Sirlinka, China,
Malaysia, Indonesia |
| Pale, yellowish green with
long, fleshy spines that are powdered with white. Up to 4 inches (10
cm), long. |
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This is the worlds
largest species of moth and is a member of the Saturniidae family. Their
wingspan can reach 12 inches or 30 cm. This moth had recently emerged from the
huge cocoon hanging from the tree. This photo was taken at Butterfly World in
Florida.
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