About Archaeoattacus edwardsii White, 1859
Archaeoattacus edwardsii is one of the largest moth species in the world, and it is the largest moth found in Asia. Its wingspan can reach up to 25 centimetres, or 9.8 inches. The uppersides of its wings have a base colour that ranges from dark brown to pale brown, marked with a distinct, eye-catching pattern of white spots and markings. The undersides of its wings are similar in appearance to the uppersides. Females attract males using a scent that is produced by a gland located at the tip of their abdomen. The larvae of this moth feed on plant species from the genera Machilus, Prunus, and Ailanthus. In their first instar, caterpillars are white with black stripes. Later instars are whitish, and their bodies are covered in a dense waxy powder. This species is distributed across the Himalayas, including India and Nepal, as well as Vietnam, Myanmar, Bhutan, Peninsular Malaysia, and Sabah on the island of Borneo.
