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.

These amazing atlas moth doesn't live more than one to two weeks. They born without the ability to eat, the moths are unable to last any longer on the food reserves they store as caterpillars. With only enough time to mate and lay their eggs, these gentle giants preserve their energy, remaining as still as possible in their race against time. Watch video here: