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Interesting Facts About The Giant Atlas Moth

Yayınlanma: 22 June 2024 - 01:34

Attacus atlas known as Atlas moth, is the largest moth species in the World. It haa a massive wingspan, which is wider than hıman hand. Itis native to tropical and forest habitats in Asia. Its reddish-brown wings draws attention with triangular patterns outlined in black. The marking on the upper corner of their wings that eerily resembles a cobra head is the most remarkable feature of atlas moths. Unfortunatelly, this beautiful moth lacks the ability to eat.

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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. 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. 
 

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