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Attacus atlas


Attacus atlas
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Copyright: Huseyin Gursu (Avare) Silver Note Writer [C: 8 W: 4 N: 75] (514)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2006
Categories: Insects
Camera: Nikon D70, Sigma 150mm F2.8 APO Macro DG HSM
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2006-04-17 7:06
Viewed: 1114
Points: 8
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
The Atlas Moth has the largest wing surface area of all moths (but not the longest wings.
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.

Breeding: Female Atlas Moths attract males by secreting a pheromone through a gland at the end of the abdomen. The male Atlas Moths has huge long feathery antennae to track down the female by her pheromones. The females are much larger than the males and don't have feathery antennae.
Atlas Moth eggs are laid on the underside of a leaf. They hatch in 8-14 days depending on the temperature. The caterpillars are bluish green with large bumps on them, and covered with a fine white powder.

Source:http://www.naturia.per.sg/buloh/inverts/atlas_moth.htm
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Hi Huseyin,
very impressive close up, showing scales, furry hairs and parts of the antennae and legs in a very good way.
Depth of field is a bit short, seeing the antenna sharp all over would have been perfect, but with the very short distance and the limited light available that would have been rather difficult.
The composition is fine, the colours are naturalistic and very well balanced.
Very appealing contribution. Thank you!
Best regards, Peter

Hi Huseyin. Great shot.
I like the POV and composition. Nice detail and sharpness on the wings and body.
Regards

Matt.

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  • manyee Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3064 W: 231 N: 6154] (21022)
  • [2006-04-17 11:45]

An unusual POV and a rare close-up of this moth.
Love those humongous feather-looking antennae.
Very sharp details and well saturated colors.
TFS. : )

Great detail Huseyin, well done!!!

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