The Atlas Moth

megaweb · 31st March 2003

The Atlas Moth has the largest wing surface area of all moths. Mangrove and wetland wildlife at Sungei Buloh Nature Park Main features: Large, wings 25-30cm across.

It is so named because its wing patterns resemble maps. The Atlas Moth's wings have triangular transparent "windows" whose purpose we don't know. The wing tips are hooked and some say resemble a snake's head complete with eye, to scare off predators.

Atlas Moths are found only in Southeast Asia. They are common in Singapore, especially in November-January, although they are found throughout the year.

Below are some Atlas Moth shots taken at the zoo:

Shutter speed: 1/125 sec
Aperture: 5.6
ISO: 400

Shutter speed: 1/60 sec
Aperture: 8.0
ISO: 400

Shutter speed: 1/80 sec
Aperture: 16
ISO: 400

Shutter speed: 1/200 sec
Aperture: 22
ISO: 200

denizenx · 31st March 2003

my childhood fave!
zoo have??

henavs · 31st March 2003

That big? yukz yukz, sorry, I'm paranoid to big insects...

Its always very interesting to see ur insect work... Very educational...
Another thumbs up for Megaweb...

31st March 2003	#1
megaweb Moderator Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: East Posts: 8,126	The Atlas Moth The Atlas Moth has the largest wing surface area of all moths. Mangrove and wetland wildlife at Sungei Buloh Nature Park Main features: Large, wings 25-30cm across. It is so named because its wing patterns resemble maps. The Atlas Moth's wings have triangular transparent "windows" whose purpose we don't know. The wing tips are hooked and some say resemble a snake's head complete with eye, to scare off predators. Atlas Moths are found only in Southeast Asia. They are common in Singapore, especially in November-January, although they are found throughout the year. Below are some Atlas Moth shots taken at the zoo: Shutter speed: 1/125 sec Aperture: 5.6 ISO: 400 Shutter speed: 1/60 sec Aperture: 8.0 ISO: 400 Shutter speed: 1/80 sec Aperture: 16 ISO: 400 Shutter speed: 1/200 sec Aperture: 22 ISO: 200 Shutter speed: 1/200 sec Aperture: 22 ISO: 200 __________________ See my Photo Gallery at the Clubsnap \| Pbase

31st March 2003	#2
denizenx Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: L2TPYSG Posts: 4,518	my childhood fave! zoo have?? __________________ "I'm... dreaming... of a wide... angle~ Just like the ones I used to know~"

31st March 2003	#3
henavs Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Posts: 1,215	That big? yukz yukz, sorry, I'm paranoid to big insects... Its always very interesting to see ur insect work... Very educational... Another thumbs up for Megaweb...