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Archaeoattacus edwardsii

Zhao Li2014

Insect Museum of West China

Insect Museum of West China
Chengdu, China

Archaeoattacus edwardsii, also known as Edward's Atlas moth, looks like Attacus atlas. It is also called swallowtail moth because of its large wings, brilliant color and bird-like posture when flying at night. The species is mainly found in Nepal, Bhutan, India, China, Thailand, Laos, Malaysia and Cambodia.

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  • Title: Archaeoattacus edwardsii
  • Creator: Zhao Li
  • Date Created: 2014
  • Type: specimen
  • Location: Jinping County, Yunnan Province, China
Insect Museum of West China

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