(Giant) Atlas Moth

Attacus atlas

Atlas Moth Atlas Moth
The Atlas Moth, also called Giant Atlas Moth and named after Giant Atlas, is the world's largest moth. It flies at night, has a wingspan of up to 30 cm (female) and lives in south and southeast Asia.
The name "attacus" seems a misnomer; it is gentle and non-aggressive. Like most giant moths, it doesn't have mouthparts even to feed so lives only about 5 days after emerging from its cocoon.
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Nature's artwork is fantastic
red Atlas Moth beige Atlas Moth beige Atlas Moth
This weathered individual has an excess of red pigment and this one seems to have had the colour drained out and become beige (has it died up there?)
Atlas Moth on cocoon Atlas Moth on cocoon Atlas Moth on cocoon
It is amazing that such a huge and colourful moth emerges from a relatively small brown cocoon
Atlas Moth on cocoon Atlas Moth antennae Atlas Moth red head
More of the cocoon The red head with such amazing orange feathered antennae  A serious red-head
Atlas Moth feet Atlas Moth head and feet Atlas Moths
and big furry feet  
Atlas Moth wing art Atlas Moth wing Atlas Moth body
The wing tips: not just artwork but protective camouflage like a bird or snake The body and wings encased in "fur"
 

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Atlas moth caterpillar     
Atlas Moth Caterpillar