Awesome Facts About The Giant Atlas Moth

The primary purpose of the atlas moth is to find a mate and reproduce. Because they're short on time, they accomplish this quite efficiently, sticking close to home for mating purposes. In order to conserve energy, they rest during the day and do most of their movement at night. The female moth releases a pheromone that is picked up by the male's chemoreceptors. Once they mate (a process that can last up to 24 hours), females lay as many as 150 eggs, and the moth dies soon after.