Atlas Moth

Natural Sciences Collection

Museum & Art Gallery of the Northern Territory (MAGNT)
Australia

The Atlas Moth (Attacus wardi) is a large, spectacular insect with a wingspan of about 17cm. It is not commonly encountered and is known from only seven locations in northern Australia. It has quite specific habitat requirements and is restricted to coastal monsoon rainforests.

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Title: Atlas Moth
Creator: Natural Sciences Collection
Medium: Air-dried specimen

Museum & Art Gallery of the Northern Territory (MAGNT)

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