Yonaguni Island Mount Urabu Atlas Moth Habitat

与那国島宇良部岳ヨナグニサン生息地 · Yonagunijimaurabudakeyonagunisanseisokuchi

Designated by: Prefectural / Natural Monument
Designation type: Habitat / breeding site
Designated on: March 29, 1985
Location: 沖縄県八重山郡与那国町
Prefectures: Okinawa
Scientific name: Attacus atlas

Designation facts (name, date, location) are compiled from public records by Japanese authorities.

About the Atlas Moth

The Atlas moth is one of the largest moths in the world, with a wingspan of roughly 20 centimeters and wingtips patterned like snake heads. Adults have vestigial mouthparts and live off energy stored as caterpillars. In Japan it occurs on Yonaguni and neighboring islands, and both the species and its habitat on Mt. Urabu are Natural Monuments.

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Map

Approximate location of the designated site (municipality centre).

Frequently asked questions

Yonaguni Island Mount Urabu Atlas Moth Habitat is a Prefectural Natural Monument of Japan (沖縄県八重山郡与那国町). The Atlas moth is one of the largest moths…

The designated site is in 沖縄県八重山郡与那国町.

When observing, follow local rules, keep your distance and never feed the animals. Capturing or harming Natural Monuments is prohibited under Japan's Act on Protection of Cultural Properties.