A record specimen of Attacus atlas from Java measured 262 mm, while Thysania are claimed to be about 270–280 mm (11 in). The largest lepidopteran in terms of wingspan is thought to be the White Witch, Thysania agrippina. It is said to be the inspiration for Mothra. ryukyuensis subspecies which is native to the Yaeyama Islands, principally Yonaguni, and as such is called the Yonaguni-san (ヨナグニサン《与那国蚕》 ?, "Yonaguni silkworm"). In Hong Kong the Cantonese name translates as "snake's head moth", referring to the apical extension of the forewing, which bears a more than passing resemblance to a snake's head. Females are appreciably larger and heavier.Ītlas moths are said to be named after either the Titan of Greek mythology, or their map-like wing patterns. Their wingspans are also amongst the largest, reaching over 25 cm (10 in). Ītlas moths are considered the largest moths in the world in terms of total wing surface area, reaching upwards of c. 400 cm2 (62 sq in). The Atlas moth ( Attacus atlas) is a large saturniid moth found in the tropical and subtropical forests of Southeast Asia, and is common across the Malay archipelago. Male Atlas moths are distinguished from females by their smaller size, more tapered wings, and larger, bushier antennae.Īs with other members of the family Saturniidae, neither gender possess fully formed mouth parts and adults therefore do not feed throughout their 1–2-week adult life they survive entirely on larval fat reserves that they build up while they are caterpillars. Patterns and coloration vary among the many described subspecies. Their length is disproportionately short, compared to wing structure, but their stout middle and third segment, or mesothorax and metathorax respectively, provides the internal dimensions necessary for flight muscle attachment and coordination.
#Atlas moth skin#
setae) and are stiff enough to be an irritant to skin and mucosal tissues of some animals. The Atlas moth body is covered in a chitin-based hair, more properly called seta (pl. Such a large insect would typically represent excellent prey, but the image of one or two snakes waving back and forth, poised for a strike, likely dissuades many predators. Patrick Malone first pointed out that the Atlas moth is the only insect species to successfully mimic a predatory reptile as a means of defense, as demonstrated by the image of the Malaysian tree snake at the upper most distal aspects of their wings. The purpose of these gossamer portals is not clear, but light and shadow play over the surface, giving the impression of movement, and are thought to play a role in predator avoidance. The art and design for “The Old Believer” was created by Invisible Creature (Kendrick Lamar, Foo Fighters, Norma Jean etc.) and features a water-reveal insert where once immersed in water, the album cover changes and morphs into a new image revealing the art that lies beneath the surface.Atlas moths are predominantly tawny to maroon in color with roughly triangular, diaphanous "windows" on both forewing and hindwing, bordered in black. Produced by guitarist/keyboardist Andrew Ragin at Chicago’s Wall To Wall Studios and mixed and mastered by Kyle Spence of Harvey Milk/Kurt Vile (in cooperation with Ragin) in Athens Georgia, “The Old Believer” features guest appearances by Gojira vocalist Joe Duplantier (as well as “gang vocals” from the other Gojira members) as well as guest appearances from SUBROSA violinists Kim Pack and Sarah Pendleton. An album in which sees the band exceeding all previous efforts in a work which takes the entire ATLAS MOTH musical paradigm and brings it to new levels unparalleled with more advanced and focused songwriting, production, and overall execution and presentation.
#Atlas moth full#
Now with their third full length album “The Old Believer”, THE ATLAS MOTH are prepared to unleash their most glorious and riveting work yet. Over the years through the band’s endless touring jaunts and putting out releases that display the band’s crushingly heavy yet beautiful take on their style of progressive crushing psychedelic metal, THE ATLAS MOTH have made quite the name for themselves. Chicago, Illinois THE ATLAS MOTH have always been a hard band to fully categorize simply because of the myriad of elements and influences that seamlessly amalgam together to create one of the more distinct sounds in the American heavy music scene today.
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