Awesome Facts About The Giant Atlas Moth

The Atlas moth (Attacus atlas) is one of the largest moth species in the world. Its massive wingspan is wider than a human hand. Itis native to tropical and forest habitats throughout Asia. The atlas moth has reddish-brown wings with triangular patterns outlined in black. This amazing moth also lacks the ability to eat and has an incredibly short lifespan. The most remarkable feature of atlas moths is the marking on the upper corner of their wings that eerily resembles a cobra head.

Atlas moths are seen mainly by birds and lizards, the principal predators of the moths and cobras in the same region. As a caterpillar, the atlas moth is also quite impressive. In addition, species related to the Atlas moth have snake heads that are similar but less distinct, demonstrating a pattern that may have been honed by natural selection.