Atlas Moth wings mimic cobras. Found in Southeast Asian forests, this large moth uses its intricate wing patterns for defense. The Atlas moth (*Attacus atlas*) is one of the world's largest moths, native to Asian forests. Its most remarkable feature is a defense called Batesian mimicry. The tips of its forewings have evolved to look like the heads of cobras, a venomous snake common in its habitat. This visual trick is highly effective at scaring away predators like birds and lizards. Because of

Atlas Moth wings mimic cobras. Found in Southeast Asian forests, this large moth uses its intricate wing patterns for defense. The Atlas moth (*Attacus atlas*) is one of the world's largest moths, native to Asian forests. Its most remarkable feature is a defense called Batesian mimicry. The tips of its forewings have evolved to look like the heads of cobras, a venomous snake common in its habitat. This visual trick is highly effective at scaring away predators like birds and lizards. Because of

THE MAJESTIC ATLAS MOTH: A Marvel of God's Creation The Atlas moth (Attacus atlas) is one of the largest moths in the world, with a stunning wingspan of up to 10 inches (25 cm). Its impressive size and striking appearance make it a popular subject among entomologists and nature enthusiasts alike. But what's most peculiar and interesting is God incorporating a snake head on each of the wing tips to scare off potential predators. ## Design and Functionality The Atlas moth's wings are a masterpiece