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Atlas Moth - (attacus atlas)
Atlas Moth - (attacus atlas)
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Camera: Canon EOS-400D Rebel XTi
Lens: Canon EF 70-300mm f/4.0-5.6 IS USM
Location: Calgary Zoo butterfly exhibit
Date: Jun 26, 2007
Aperture: F5.6
ISO: 100
Shutter: 1/30
Galleries: Animals
Date Uploaded: Jul 1, 2007

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 They had 2 of these monsters in the butterfly exhibit and thought for sure that they were fake as they were HUGE. Estimated wing span on this guy was about 7 inches from tip to tip width wise!! A little puff of air blown at it proved that it was very much alive as the wings and antennas had moved. This species is considered one of the largest in the world, more info for the curious here.

-dave







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 09/15/2007 10:06:52 PM
You certainly have a way with the lepidoptera. Great shot.
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