Title: Attacus Atlas Moth
Post by: Donna on 09-Jul-12, 06:38:50 AM
I'd run for cover if I saw one of these. Atlas moths are said to be named after either the Titan of Greek mythology, or their map-like wing patterns. In Hong Kong the Cantonese name translates as "snake's head moth", referring to apical extension of the forewing, which bears a passing resemblance to a snake's head. They have a 10 inch wingspan. Some bigger! :o
Title: Re: Attacus Atlas Moth
Post by: Bobbie Ireland on 09-Jul-12, 07:03:06 AM
What a simply glorious creature! How does Nature do it!
Title: Re: Attacus Atlas Moth
Post by: MAK on 09-Jul-12, 08:15:15 AM
Oh my word Donna! This is gorgeous! Thanks for sharing. ;D
Title: Re: Attacus Atlas Moth
Post by: Tokira on 09-Jul-12, 10:52:09 AM
I'd run for cover if I saw one of these.
Atlas moths are said to be named after either the Titan of Greek mythology, or their map-like wing patterns. In Hong Kong the Cantonese name translates as "snake's head moth", referring to apical extension of the forewing, which bears a passing resemblance to a snake's head. They have a 10 inch wingspan. Some bigger! :o
Atlas moths are said to be named after either the Titan of Greek mythology, or their map-like wing patterns. In Hong Kong the Cantonese name translates as "snake's head moth", referring to apical extension of the forewing, which bears a passing resemblance to a snake's head. They have a 10 inch wingspan. Some bigger! :o
Good Grief! I bet the caterpillars eat birds and small children!
Carol
WV
Title: Re: Attacus Atlas Moth
Post by: Kris G. on 09-Jul-12, 12:01:37 PM
I'd run for cover if I saw one of these. Atlas moths are said to be named after either the Titan of Greek mythology, or their map-like wing patterns. In Hong Kong the Cantonese name translates as "snake's head moth", referring to apical extension of the forewing, which bears a passing resemblance to a snake's head. They have a 10 inch wingspan. Some bigger! :o
:scaredblue:
Title: Re: Attacus Atlas Moth
Post by: Tokira on 09-Jul-12, 12:27:17 PM
OK, what would we do if we encountered this beast? A FIVE INCH CATERPILLAR?
Carol
Carol
Title: Re: Attacus Atlas Moth
Post by: MAK on 09-Jul-12, 12:53:23 PM
So much neat stuff in this world! :yes:
Title: Re: Attacus Atlas Moth
Post by: Wing Goose on 09-Jul-12, 01:15:36 PM
Wow, that is one beautiful moth.
Thank you for sharing.
:sunshine: :yippee: :sunshine:
Lola
Thank you for sharing.
:sunshine: :yippee: :sunshine:
Lola