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Atlas moth
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Male Atlas moths are distinguished from females by their smaller size, more tapered wings, and larger, bushier antennae. Compare to female antennae here. Pu'er, Yunnan, China My Tumblr blog, SINOBUG, features photo series and images from my portfolio of Chinese insects and spiders......
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Attacus atlas, the atlas moth, is a large saturniid moth endemic to the forests of Asia. The species was first described by Carl Linnaeus in...
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Would it be possible to get some moths?? Like luna or cecropia moths to name some examples? Here you go 😊 Enjoy ❤️
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Tropical Butterflies UK on Instagram: “Giant atlas moth, Attacus atlas #butterfly #butterflies #butterflyhouse #butterflyfarm #greenhouse #tropical #lepidoptera #lepidopterist…”
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"I caught an Atlas moth! I bet it never gets lost!" —New Horizons The Atlas moth is a large moth that first appeared in New Horizons. It can be found on trees at night during spring, summer, and early fall. Unlike other butterflies and moths, the Atlas moth does not fly, but instead rests on trees. Therefore it is obtained solely by approaching it slowly, similar to the many summertime beetles and cicadas. If approached too quickly, it will fly away. When either donating to the museum or…
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Some caterpillars fend off attackers by emitting toxic chemicals or smells. One species stacks its molted heads atop each other to act as false targets for predators.
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Atlas Moth - photographer Paul Wyman
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