Attacus atlas GIANT ATLAS Silk-moth

Description

Giant Atlas Moth (Linnaeus 1758) Amongst the worlds largest and most spectacular moths. Wingspan 160-200+mm. PAPERED, unmounted requires relaxing & Setting.

NOTE: Large bodies moths such as Atlas can be prone to greasing around the bodies/wings. The abdomen is encased in tissue to help this – greasing often leaches into the packet. THIS DOES NOT AFFECT THE SPECIMEN. Occasionally during the drying process specimen can develop small amounts of mould, but this rare. Use acetone to brush off and treat mould or degrease wings/abdomen. 

De-greasing techniques: Moth / Butterfly

BODY SIZE: When a silk-moth is alive the abdomens are large and plump. During the drying process the abdomen shrinks and can become thin, especially in the males where the body is more fleshy, the eggs in the females tends to keep the body plump. Occasionally during the rehydration process a body may fall apart and need repairing using PVA glue.