Saturday, August 18, 2007

蛾,蛾,蛾蛾蛾。。。

World's largest moth makes early appearance in S'pore this year

“SINGAPORE: Pupae of the world's largest moth, Atlas Moth, seem to be making an early appearance on the island this year.

A tree by Singapore's Sungai River has recently become home to Atlas Moth caterpillars, which is common in Southeast Asia, especially Singapore.

They are usually spotted between November and January, but they have appeared earlier than usual this year...."

"Attacus atlas"

"The Atlas moth (Attacus atlas) is a large saturniid moth found in the tropical and subtropical forests of Southeast Asia, southern China, common across the Malay archipelago...

Atlas moths are considered to be the largest moths in the world in terms of total wing surface area (upwards of c. 400 square cm or 65 square inches). Their wingspans are also amongst the largest, from 25-30 cm (10-12 inches). Females are appreciably larger and heavier...."

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遭了啦。。。。。。。

大大的“蛾”梦又要开始了。。。

呃!

在此停笔。。。。。。。咖啡时间又来了。。。。。。。
RC



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