Giant tropical moth Bashny.Net

This huge mole is found in tropical and subtropical forests of South Asia and southern China. They have a very large surface area of ​​the wings of any insect - about 400 square cm.



In India, Atlas Moth bred for product silk thread - they produce brown silk, which is a bit similar to wool.



Female Atlas family, larger and heavier than the male. The ends of the wings of females hooked and some believe that its wings look like a full head of snake eyes, to scare away predators.



Their bodies are hairy and small in comparison with their wings. They vary in color, with different shades of brown.



Because of its size almost Atlas Moth flies, and if flying very slowly and awkwardly.