Atlas Moth by CavalierLady
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I literally gasped out loud when I walked up to this atlas moth! It is native to China and southeast Asia and is the largest moth in the world. They can have a wingspan of nearly a foot across! This one was probably 8-10 inches across and is the largest insect I have ever seen in my life.
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Comments (63)
WOW! Excellent capture!
OMGosh! I would gasp too. Great Shot!
This is a great shot!!!!
Congratulations on not only seeing such a beauty but getting his picture for the rest of us to share.
Well I have to say I can see why you would be breathless at the sight of this, I wouldn't like it dive bombing me on a summers evening, and bouncing off the light bulb Phew! that would be dreadful. It certainly is an amazing creature, and the wings have the look of snakes heads, truly outstanding photography again Maria, hugs Jane xx
looks incredible ! looks like some parts are transparent, excelent close up and info, bravo !
Wow! It does look out of this world! Lucky & superb capture!
Wow its like a bird! Fantastic capture! very impressed.
Wow,wow,wow, this is really fantastic and wonderful sfot very beautiful!!!!!!!
Awesome capture and specimen, I've never seen one before...ANYWHERE ! Great stroke of luck to come across this beastie ! Well done & ~Cheers~
The first time I saw one of these I was in complete awe this summer and could hardly believe my eyes too- the are massive!!! awesome capture of this amazing creature!! Happy easter to you!!
Superb capture and an amazing find
Excellent capture and image, well done...
Wow!! That is huge!! What a fabulous beastie!
Good grief, that's huge! Run away!!
Awesome and fantastic photo my friend.....!!!!
Beautiful shot! They really are huge, aren't they! We have a Butterfly Pavilion here, right down the street from our house, and have been in there many times. They've had one of these also, and I've got shots quite similar to yours. You're right about turning around and being surprised! Very nicely done!
I know that the excist in the Far East, but that you found one in the US makes you a very, very lucky lady!!! Excellent capture of this unique event!! Happy Easter for you Too, A very nice evening Henk
Congratulations, Maria, on just seeing one of these for real, and even more so on getting such a great shot of it. I believe they have very short lifespans, so you were especially lucky.
Oh my, this is truly amazing (not for Linda though, she HATES butterflies and moths, can you imagine that...lol) Thanks for sharing, Maria!
Oh my goodness what a beautiful and rare find! The more I look at this beauty the more I find. The edges of the wings look like snake heads to me. Then you have the next layer that has such a 3d effect. You certainly took a beautiful shot! Well done!
Amazing butterfly and an extraordinary shot, Maria! So beautiful!
Stunning Capture Maria! Bravo!
Superb colour and composition my friend. Hugs
Wonderful Work!!!!
WOW! Looks fantastic!
outstanding shot maria :o) mick
Excellent capture Maria.
Most beautiful,an excellent capture.
What a fabulous capture and indeed you van feel honored by mother nature herself. Excellent symmetry and detail.