Mating of one of the largest moths of India - Atlas Moth. Also one of the largest moths in the world, a beautiful lepidopteran species.
Those who love nature and wildlife often remain disappointed about the creatures and life they haven't been able to witness so far, and so was I. One such species, which I didn't come across (until yesterday) in a living state (I have seen its specimen previously) was this moth.
But, what a sight to behold it was. I got to see not one but two individuals of it, and their mating.
We were heading towards Kalu waterfall (Malshej Ghat). It was raining continuously. And just beside the pathway, from which some 250-300 tourists must have passed (to and fro) on that day, I was able to spot these two (and I indeed take a pride in it). They must have been in this state for more than one and half hour, atleast, I saw them at the same spot while returning, too.
Youtube Video(s) Links [of Documentation]:
Mating of one of the largest moths of India - Atlas Moth. Also one of the largest moths in the world, a beautiful lepidopteran species.
Those who love nature and wildlife often remain disappointed about the creatures and life they haven't been able to witness so far, and so was I. One such species, which I didn't come across (until yesterday) in a living state (I have seen its specimen previously) was this moth.
But, what a sight to behold it was. I got to see not one but two individuals of it, and their mating.
We were heading towards Kalu waterfall (Malshej Ghat). It was raining continuously. And just beside the pathway, from which some 250-300 tourists must have passed (to and fro) on that day, I was able to spot these two (and I indeed take a pride in it). They must have been in this state for more than one and half hour, atleast, I saw them at the same spot while returning, too.
Youtube Video(s) Links [of Documentation]: