Wingspan3 tenths m
8.6 hundredthsParallel bar lengths
8.1 hundredthsRowboat lengths
Up to 30 cm
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Atlas Moth
The world's largest moth with wings like stained glass/Insects & Arachnids
The Atlas moth of Southeast Asia has the largest wing area of any insect, with a total span reaching 30 cm tip to tip. Its wings feature translucent triangular patches that some researchers believe mimic snake heads to deter predators. Adults have no functional mouths and cannot eat, so they survive on fat reserves for only one to two weeks. Their entire adult life is a race to reproduce before they starve.
Measurements
Wing area4 hundredths m^2
247 millionthsVolleyball courts
9.6 thousandthsPing pong tables
40 millionHuman cell surfaces
About 400 cm^2, largest of any insect
Body mass1.2 hundredths kg
182 millionthsRed kangaroos
17.6 millionthsDairy cows
About 12 grams
Body length6 hundredths m
1.2 hundredthsSUV lengths
208 millionGold atoms
Adult lifespan864,000 s
864 millionCamera shutters
2.7 hundredthsEarth years
8.9 hundredthsSchool semesters
About 1-2 weeks, they cannot eat