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World's largest moths hatch in UK

By T.K. Randall
August 30, 2010 · Comment icon 18 comments

Image Credit: Thomas Bresson
Nine of the world's largest moths - the giant Atlas moth - have hatched at a butterfly sanctuary in the UK.
The massive moths live for only two weeks and don't eat anything at all, surviving only on the fat they built up as a caterpillar. They can be found in the wild in the subtropical forests of South-East Asia.
Atlas moths are named after the intricate, colourful map-like patterns on their wings It is the first time the moths have successfully bred and hatched offspring in two years. The moths, which do not have fully-formed mouths and survive off fat they built up as caterpillars, only live for a maximum of two weeks.


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Comment icon #9 Posted by Still Waters 14 years ago
I peeked. I can't help myself. They are cool but just the picture puts me in a cold sweat. Sorry about all the spider threads. It's a sickness. I can't help myself. Nibs Well at least you had a look so good for you No problem with the spider threads, it's me that starts most of them anyway I must be mad
Comment icon #10 Posted by kobolds 14 years ago
beautiful ? try to imaging if thousands of such months come to you and sticking on every wall/windows of your house.
Comment icon #11 Posted by jpjoe 14 years ago
We have that moth quite often fluttering around at night on the streets. They're so huge, that at first glance you'd think it's a low flying bat. They'll even sometimes swoop down to your head. Some people also create fake atlas moths as home decor.
Comment icon #12 Posted by kurethmu 14 years ago
I've always been creeped out by moths.
Comment icon #13 Posted by susieice 14 years ago
I think they're beautiful. Wouldn't want to see them climbing all over my walls, but I think they're gorgeous.
Comment icon #14 Posted by kurethmu 14 years ago
A giant moth broke into my family's house and held em at gunpoint for three hours until their demands were met. But that was a long time ago, i barely remember it.
Comment icon #15 Posted by LucidElement 14 years ago
i hate moths, sooo nasty lookin lol, if one flew into my house, id have to swat it down lol... ughh *Shivers**
Comment icon #16 Posted by Siaarn 14 years ago
They're really pretty but how is this an "unexplained mystery"?
Comment icon #17 Posted by Rhincewind 14 years ago
I don't get it. They can't eat, die after two weeks and are clumsy fliers. Although they are very impressive it does seem a bit pointless to me. they must get norishment somewhow in order to reporduce yet not live longer
Comment icon #18 Posted by Purplos 14 years ago
They're really pretty but how is this an "unexplained mystery"? Umm... it's in the Natural World forum, under Science. They are beautiful. I like moths myself, especially the cute little furry ones that look like deformed teddy bears with wings. And luna moths... they are gorgeous.
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