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The Mythical Atlas Moth: A Giant of the Asian Tropics

From the lush, humid rainforests and subtropical woodlands of Southeast Asia emerges a creature of almost mythical proportions – Attacus atlas, universally known as the Atlas Moth. As one of the largest moths in the world, its sheer size, intricate wing patterns resembling maps, and unique life cycle centered around a brief, non-feeding adult stage, make it an awe-inspiring wonder of the insect kingdom.

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