After an absence of 17 years, the next batch of periodical cicadas will grace the forest for just a few days. | BBC Earth

Atlas Moth wings mimic cobras. Found in Southeast Asian forests, this large moth uses its intricate wing patterns for defense. The Atlas moth (*Attacus atlas*) is one of the world's largest moths, native to Asian forests. Its most remarkable feature is a defense called Batesian mimicry. The tips of its forewings have evolved to look like the heads of cobras, a venomous snake common in its habitat. This visual trick is highly effective at scaring away predators like birds and lizards. Because of