Saw this huge cat
Went back a week later, it became a huge moth (Atlas Moth if I'm not wrong).
Behind this huge moth was another smaller male (i guess), it was a mating pair
James
Regular Member
Another Atlas Moth
Saw this huge cat
Went back a week later, it became a huge moth (Atlas Moth if I'm not wrong).
Behind this huge moth was another smaller male (i guess), it was a mating pair
James
Administrator
Yup. Big buggers, aren't they? Atlas Moth (Attacus atlas) has the distinction of being the biggest moth in the world.
The female that you shot was still hanging onto its pupal case. In Marina South, the caterpillars have been known to defoliate the Ardisia elliptica shrubs.
If you encounter the cats, please do not touch them. They will give you a bad rash/itch.
Power Member
two moths hanging on the same pupa case? That is a pretty interesting shot you have there!
Anthony
The needs of the many outweigh the needs of the few or one.
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It's something that happens with butts too!Originally Posted by Great Mormon
two moths hanging on the same pupa case? That is a pretty interesting shot you have there!
Female ecloses... female hangs on pupal case and spreads wings to dry... Male comes along, with a strong sense of urgency... *ZAP*...
Regular Member
Wow! Luckily I didn't touch it as I use to touch and feel cat without hairYup. Big buggers, aren't they? Atlas Moth (Attacus atlas) has the distinction of being the biggest moth in the world.
The female that you shot was still hanging onto its pupal case. In Marina South, the caterpillars have been known to defoliate the Ardisia elliptica shrubs.
If you encounter the cats, please do not touch them. They will give you a bad rash/itch.
I do agree with SK that the male was probably attracted by the newly enclosed female.two moths hanging on the same pupa case? That is a pretty interesting shot you have there!
Young Member
That's pretty common in butts too, esp in the Troides, Ornithoptera genera but it's even more crucial for these moths since they have only a few days to find a mate and reproduce.two moths hanging on the same pupa case? That is a pretty interesting shot you have there!
Aaron Soh
Young Member
I heard that these moths used to be very abundant but are now confined to the reserves.
Aaron Soh
Bee & Wasp Expert / Forum Facilitator
Not exactly. I've seen them in urban parks and even a couple of times inside MRT stations at night!
Young Member
Oh, yes, those are the odd few. My mum once saw one at her workplace.
Maybe those are dying?
Aaron Soh
Bee & Wasp Expert / Forum Facilitator
If I recall correctly their lifespan is very short anyway, only a couple of weeks. They possibly get distracted by lights like many moths do.
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