myleetlebishop: Giant Leopard Moth by CameraShyMom on Flickr. Via Flickr: My daughter found this moth this evening out on our deck and she brought it to me and said “Mommy, I found you a beautiful moth to get pictures of.”. And boy was she right!

myleetlebishop:

Giant Leopard Moth by CameraShyMom on Flickr.

Via Flickr:
My daughter found this moth this evening out on our deck and she brought it to me and said “Mommy, I found you a beautiful moth to get pictures of.”. And boy was she right!

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alchymista: Despite already being the largest moth in the world with its 10 inch wingspan, this Atlas Moth is seen in its defensive posture, in order to seem even larger. However, it is not only just its apparent size that scares off potential predators, but also the coloring, as it mimics that of the poisonous frogs and wasps from its native south Asia. (via)

alchymista:

Despite already being the largest moth in the world with its 10 inch wingspan, this Atlas Moth is seen in its defensive posture, in order to seem even larger. However, it is not only just its apparent size that scares off potential predators, but also the coloring, as it mimics that of the poisonous frogs and wasps from its native south Asia. (via)

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rhamphotheca: Close up with and Atlas Moth (Attacus atlas), family Saturniidae (the silk or emperor moths). This species has the largest wingspread of any moth species

rhamphotheca:

Close up with and Atlas Moth (Attacus atlas), family Saturniidae (the silk or emperor moths). This species has the largest wingspread of any moth species

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(Source: planetacorn)

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