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"The Atlas Moth has the largest wing surface area of all moths. 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."

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Mood: Joy *Chris-Tedlock Mar 26, 2012
Stunning image!!
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~flaming-tubesock Mar 17, 2007
Shame that they only live for about a week. Crazy nature...
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~fayerman Mar 17, 2007
Ay ay ay... so true.
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~SunOwl Dec 13, 2006
Another bizarre creature. Great shot.

I'm guessing as to the purpose of the 'transparent windows' but perhaps they're meant more as 'light reflectors' (as a mirror might). Something to confuse and frighten would-be predators. Perhaps meant to represent a flash of eyes or something similar.
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~fayerman Dec 20, 2006
That's a good point! Although it doesn't really reflect any light. It's more like a clear window sealed by thin scotch tape. :)
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~osagelady Apr 25, 2006
Wow again, another fantastic capture. I love these and you sure are right, those wings do look like the heads of a snake. :+fav:
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~fayerman Apr 25, 2006
They also remind me of parrots :)
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~osagelady Apr 25, 2006
Hehe...that's kinda true, they do look a bit like parrots ;)
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~fayerman Apr 26, 2006
The "snake heads" is just a theory. So, it could be some scary looking parrots flying around.
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~flydragonfly Apr 24, 2006
I've got one of those in my gallery too. =) Awesome.
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