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Atlas Moth, Attacus Atlas, Saturniidae, Lepidoptera - Macro of wings
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Atlas Moth, Attacus Atlas, Saturniidae, Lepidoptera - Macro of wings
Atlas moth is a very large moth and often considered the largest moth in the world. They are found in tropical and subtropical forests of Southeast Asia. In India some cultivate these moth for their silk. The brown wool-like silk known as fagara are thought to be more durable than that produced by the Silkworm moth. Atlas moth cocoons have been used as purses in Taiwan. These moth have no mouths and don t eat once they emerge from their cocoons. they rely on the fat stored from their immature stages of life. They live only live a few days. This is an extreme close-up of a living Atlas moths wings, the dorsal surfaces. Photographed indoors in a butterfly garden in Florida, USA
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This print showcases the mesmerizing beauty of the Atlas Moth, also known as Attacus Atlas, a member of the Saturniidae family in the Lepidoptera order. Renowned for its immense size, this magnificent creature is often hailed as the largest moth in existence. Native to the lush tropical and subtropical forests of Southeast Asia, these ethereal beings have become a symbol of grace and elegance. In India, some individuals cultivate these moths not only for their enchanting presence but also for their silk production. The brown wool-like silk called fagara is highly valued for its exceptional durability compared to that produced by Silkworm moths. Fascinatingly, in Taiwan, Atlas moth cocoons have even been repurposed into unique purses. Remarkably, once emerged from their cocoons, these majestic creatures no longer possess mouths and do not partake in eating activities. Instead, they rely solely on stored fat accumulated during their immature stages of life. Consequently, their lifespan is limited to just a few precious days. The photograph itself offers an extraordinary close-up view of an Atlas moth's wings' dorsal surfaces with unparalleled detail and clarity. Taken indoors within a butterfly garden located in Florida's picturesque landscapes in the United States by Zen Rial - it serves as a testament to nature's breathtaking artistry captured through lens and light.
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