The Atlas Moth (Attacus atlas) is a saturniid moth native to the forests of Asia. Their preferred habitats are dry tropical forests, secondary forests, and shrublands across South Asia, East Asia, and Southeast Asia, including Borneo. The female Atlas Moth is noticeably larger and heavier than the male moth, but males have a broader antennae. Their bodies are disproportionately small compared to the wings. The upper side of the wings are red-brown with a black, white, pink, and purple pattern. The wings’ undersides are paler, and both forewings have a prominent extension at the tip.
The Atlas Moth has a total wingspan in the range of 9.84”-12” (25-30.5 cm). The body of the Atlas Moth has an overall length between 2.13”-2.64” (54-67 mm), body width of .83”-1.02” (21-26 mm), and body height of .63”-.79” (16-20 mm). The typical lifespan of the Atlas Moth is between 2-3 months.
The Atlas Moth (Attacus atlas) is a saturniid moth native to the forests of Asia. Their preferred habitats are dry tropical forests, secondary forests, and shrublands across South Asia, East Asia, and Southeast Asia, including Borneo. The female Atlas Moth is noticeably larger and heavier than the male moth, but males have a broader antennae. Their bodies are disproportionately small compared to the wings. The upper side of the wings are red-brown with a black, white, pink, and purple pattern. The wings’ undersides are paler, and both forewings have a prominent extension at the tip.
The Atlas Moth has a total wingspan in the range of 9.84”-12” (25-30.5 cm). The body of the Atlas Moth has an overall length between 2.13”-2.64” (54-67 mm), body width of .83”-1.02” (21-26 mm), and body height of .63”-.79” (16-20 mm). The typical lifespan of the Atlas Moth is between 2-3 months.