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Atlas Moth

 
Atlas Moth by andycarvin.
The Atlas Moth (Attacus atlas) is one of the largest moths in the world. This one, photographed at the Brookside Gardens Butterfly Pavilion in Wheaton, Maryland, has a wingspan of approximately 10 inches. 

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burro55 says:

What a fantastic creature. Thanks for posting that. Nice shot and great subject.
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live now  Pro User  says:

Wow, wow, wow!



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sunny6426 says:

My gosh! I've not heard of them and stand in awe of his massive size and beauty! I wonder what the caterpillar looks like.
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vindictiveimmunity  Pro User  says:

Wow, now I know what that thing was that I saw a couple of years ago. Wow. That is just huge.
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