Atlas Moth (Attacus atlas)

The next on our list of giant insects in the world is the Atlas moth. You can find Atlas moths located all over Asia. This insect is so big that it is considered one of the largest species of moths2. 

However, only the White Witch moth and the Hercules moth have a longer wingspan than the Atlas moth. The Hercules moth is the largest moth in the world. The Atlas moth has a wingspan that falls between 249 to 250 mm in females and from 210 to 230 mm in males. 

The moth has beautiful snake-like patterns on its wings, which help it protect itself from predators. Also, at the larval stage, the Atlas moth releases a secretion to help guard against predators like ants, lizards, and birds.