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An Atlas Moth (Attacus atlas) – The Atlas moth is a large moth belonging to the Saturniidae family. Saturniids, familiarly called giant silk moths, include some of the largest species of Lepidoptera (moths and butterflies). Two local species that may be familiar to readers are the polyphemus and luna moths. Their most distinguishing feature (other than their size) is an extension of their forewings that resembles a snake’s head, thought to be a means of scaring off potential predators…

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The speaker considers five different moths when writing this poem. There is an air about their wording, however, that seems to transcend nature. The author even goes so far as to say that "two supernatural" moths are there along with the other three. They are not supernatural save for when humans give them that title. The moths themselves remain natural as all organism do, regardless of the habits they have that may seem otherwise supernatural, such as seeking out light in the dark.

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