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03-DEC-2008 ©2008 Carol L. Breton

Atlas Moth

Tucson Botanical Gardens

"The Atlas Moth has the largest wing surface area of all moths (but not the longest wings)
World distribution: Asia and Southeast Asia.

Classification: Family Saturniidae (Silkworm Moths). This family has the largest moths with showiest wings.
It is so named because its wing patterns resemble maps. The Atlas Moth's wings have triangular
transparent "windows" whose purpose we don't know. The wing tips are hooked and some say resemble a
snake's head complete with eye, to scare off predators."
Reference: http://www.naturia.per.sg/buloh/inverts/atlas_moth.htm

Canon EOS 20D ,Sigma 150mm f/2.8 APO EX Macro DG HSM
1/160s f/8.0 at 150.0mm iso400 full exif

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Janet Forjan-Freedman11-Dec-2008 23:18
What a great capture and POV!
Neal Nye09-Dec-2008 12:34
A fantastic creature. What a giant!
Sue Robertson09-Dec-2008 07:44
Good grief it's huge..I could not have got this close!..
Debbie Blackburn Beierle09-Dec-2008 06:54
That is an impressive moth, Carol! Thanks for the info. Beautiful colors and good detail.
NealyBob09-Dec-2008 06:13
Very beautiful Moth Carol! Nice shot!
January Grey09-Dec-2008 06:07
Whoa! Looks like it's doing chin-ups! What a great catch, Carol. Fantastic composition! V~
Guest 09-Dec-2008 04:45
An excellent image, very nicely composed..
Jim Coffman09-Dec-2008 03:39
Very fascinating image Carol!
Lisa09-Dec-2008 03:34
Oh, just gorgeous, Carol. That is one BIG moth.
Pixel Shooter09-Dec-2008 03:24
simply beautiful and wonderful perspective!!
Hank Vander Velde09-Dec-2008 03:01
Very nice Carol. That's one big moth.
Char09-Dec-2008 02:57
Hi Carol,
Excellent capture of this moth. \/
Tom Munson09-Dec-2008 02:45
WOW that's a big beautiful Moth, Carol. Nice shot.
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