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Atlas Moth

Attacus atlas

Local name: Atlas / एटलस शलभ

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Wingtips resemble a snake’s head — a defensive mimic.

Identification

The Atlas Moth (Attacus atlas) is part of the WRK FO field reference used for incident intake and ground reports. Local names include Atlas / एटलस शलभ.

Habitat. Forest and well-wooded countryside of the Western Ghats and Northeast

Diet. Larvae feed on a range of forest trees

Field notes. One of the world’s largest moths. Adults do not feed. Often brought in as a “bat” or “unknown bird”. Listed under the Wildlife (Protection) Act as Unlisted.

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Habitat

Forest and well-wooded countryside of the Western Ghats and Northeast

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Diet

Larvae feed on a range of forest trees

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Behavior

One of the world’s largest moths. Adults do not feed. Often brought in as a “bat” or “unknown bird”.

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