Attacus atlas, the incredible butterfly that disguises itself as a Snake

Attacus atlas, the incredible butterfly that disguises itself as a Snake  

This is the largest representative of the Saturniidae family and the largest moth in the world.
Considered one of the largest butterflies in the world, the Attacus Atlas is native to the jungles of Malaysia and can measure about 30 centimeters wide by 25 long, that is, thirty times larger than the average butterfly.

One of the characteristics of this insect is that all of its food and nutrients are ingested during the larval stage. As an adult, the Attacus Atlas has its mouth sealed, so it will never feed during its life as a butterfly, therefore, they live almost two weeks.
With this mechanism, these butterflies have sacrificed their longevity for the greater production of young.

Attacus atlas, the incredible butterfly that disguises itself as a Snake

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