Attacus atlas, the Atlas moth, is a large saturniid moth endemic to the forests of Asia. The species was described by Carl Linnaeus in his 1758 10th edition of Systema Naturae.

3 days ago · Most people think of moths as small insects fluttering across porch lights, but some species greatly challenge that image. Inhabiting tropical forests and remote regions of the …

The atlas moth is a large saturniid moth native to the tropical and subtropical rainforest regions of Asia. It is one of the largest moths in the world.

4 days ago · The White Witch moth, Thysania agrippina, holds the undisputed record for the greatest linear wingspan. This creature is found across a wide geographical range, spanning …

The world's largest moth, in terms of overall size, is the atlas moth (Attacus atlas), found natively in South-east Asia. Their wingspan alone is 30 cm (11.8 in), and they are often mistaken for …

Nov 1, 2022 · The title of biggest moth is most commonly bestowed upon two similar-looking giant silk moths: the atlas moth (Attacus atlas, below) and the Australasian Hercules moth …

Oct 31, 2025 · The Hercules moth (Coscinocera hercules), regarded as the largest, can reach a wingspan of 27 cm (up to 14. 5 inches) and has a brief life span of 2 to 8 days, primarily found …

One of the goliaths of the insect world, the atlas moth is a gentle giant – but behind every oversized moth is a very hungry caterpillar. The atlas moth is among the biggest insects on the …

Atlas moths (Attacus atlas) are large saturniid moths found in the tropical and subtropical forests of Southeast Asia, and common across the Malay archipelago. They are considered the …

Oct 20, 2025 · The Hercules moth is native to northern Australia and parts of Papua New Guinea and holds the title for the largest wing area of any moth, reaching up to 11 square inches.