One of the goliaths of the insect world, the atlas moth is a gentle giant – but behind every oversized moth is a very hungry caterpillar. The atlas moth is among the biggest insects on the planet, ...

Among the largest flying insects in the world, the Atlas moth is a true natural marvel. With an astonishing wingspan of up to 24 centimeters (nearly 10 inches), this moth often gets mistaken for a ...

Adults don’t eat at all—not uncommon for moths—but calleta caterpillars enjoy a good Mexican jumping bean (among other food). With a wingspan of up to 10 inches, the Atlas moth (Attacus ...

After seeing The Atlas Moth live at SXSW last month — my first time seeing them live since exactly two years prior, at SXSW 2010 — I’m convinced the sky is the limit for this band. Their music has ...

After settling in, we met up with Mr. Matsumoto - our contact at the local museum about atlas moths, and his love for their well-being has saved these wonderful creatures in the past. He showed us ...

Pitchfork has provided our first taste of The Atlas Moth’s The Old Believer in the form of the new song “Collider,” which you can stream here. Unsurprisingly, it’s awesome (and not just for thirty ...

Stavros Giannapoulos of Chicago psychedelic sludge troupe the Atlas Moth is no stranger to the touring life, logging thousands of miles across the U.S. with his band at every opportunity and surviving ...