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attacus atlas (caterpillar). Caterpillar of the Atlas Moth. After fee...
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Image #: P1200437-40001
Species: attacus atlas (caterpillar)
Location: Sungai Sendat, Selangor
Description: Caterpillar of the Atlas Moth. After feeding voraciously and reaching a length of about 11cm, the caterpillar will pupate. The pupal stage lasts for 4 weeks before an adult emerges from its cocoon. In terms of wingspan, the Atlas Moth is considered to be the world's largest moth.
Keywords: caterpillars | moths | sungai sendat | larvae | saturniidae | metamorphosis | atlas moths | attacus atlas |