Least Concern
Atlas Moth
Attacus atlas
One of the world's largest moths, found in tropical and subtropical Asian forests.
Category
Invertebrate
Habitat
Forest
Diet
Herbivore
Lifespan
Adult lifespan about 1–2 weeks
Size
Wingspan 24–30 cm
Scientific Name
Attacus atlas
About Atlas Moth
One of the world's largest moths, found in tropical and subtropical Asian forests.
It belongs to the Invertebrate group and is commonly associated with forest habitats with a herbivore diet, with a lifespan of Adult lifespan about 1–2 weeks, a size of Wingspan 24–30 cm, a conservation status of Least Concern.
Fun Fact
The wing tips of atlas moths resemble snake heads, which may deter predators.
Where Atlas Moth Lives
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Borneo rainforest
, Indonesia
Western Ghats
, India