To date, scientists have recorded two species that can compete for the title of "the biggest butterfly in the world."Let us consider each of them separately.
largest butterfly in the world: tizaniya Agrippina
Wingspan called butterfly comes to 30.8 cm. An insect of that size caught in 1934 in South America.But this kind can be seen not only in South, and Central America.The truth, unfortunately, not so long ago tizaniya Agrippina was on the verge of extinction.
basis of the diet are called butterfly cassia leaves (shrub of the family of legumes).The insect is nocturnal.It is also considered the largest moths in the family scoop.In addition, tizaniya known by such names as "White Witch" and "scoop Agrippina."It is interesting that the majority of members of the family scoop wingspan is rarely more than a few centimeters.
Wings tizanii wavy edges.Their upper part is painted white and decorated with wavy brown, gray or brown stripes.As a general rule, each individual color is different individuals.For example, some have more pronounced brown pattern, which sometimes dominates the white background.The lower part of a butterfly's wings in most cases, dark brown.It may be dull or to give a metallic sheen.In addition, this part is covered with white spots.Tizaniya afar resembles a bird of prey.
life cycle of the butterfly is described insufficiently studied, as noted tizaniyu sitting easy.For daytime relaxation, this big butterfly chooses svetlostvolnye trees.She tries to sit down at a height of 4 m above the ground.When tizaniya flattens its huge wings, it completely merges with the background.But if it flush out, it quickly breaks up and hiding in the trunk of a nearby tree.
largest butterfly in the world: Attacus Atlas
recently been discovered in the Himalayas butterfly that size can easily compete with tizaniey Agrippina.Wingspan found insect is 25 cm. Although scientists are confident that this butterfly, more commonly known as Attacus Atlas, it can reach 30 cm. It belongs to the nocturnal species.An interesting feature of this species is an amazing sensitivity feathery antennae of males, through which the butterfly can sense the pheromones of female pavlinoglazki several kilometers.It is necessary to pay attention to the edge of the wing these insects.Color it mimics the snake's head, what deters many animals.Another is the largest butterfly in the world is found in India, Malaysia, Indonesia and China.
Experts say that the output of said butterfly from its chrysalis - is one of the most fascinating sights.First, there are the head, antennae and legs.But first little wings as if rolled.In this regard, the insect for a while can not fly.But soon its wings stretched out, reaching the desired size.They dry in just a few hours, after which the butterfly is ready for the first flight.
