Description Scientific Name: Automeris io A vibrant North American moth in the Saturniidae family is called Automeris io, sometimes known as the Io moth (EYE-oh) or peacock moth. Additionally a member of the Hemileucinae subfamily is the Io moth. The Greek mythology that gave rise to the name Io describes Io as Zeus’ mortal lover. […]
Description Scientific Name: Citheronia regalis The North American moth Citheronia regalis, sometimes known as the regal or royal walnut moth, belongs to the Saturniidae family. Hickory horned devils are the name given to the caterpillars. The body is orange with light yellow patterns and has the appearance of fur. This species’ magnificent caterpillar is well-known
Description Scientific Name: Dryocampa rubicunda The Rosy Maple Moth, a species of tiny North American moths, is sometimes known as the “great silk moths.” The pink-and-yellow caterpillars of these creatures are known for their charming and vibrant appearances, and they also have a unique identity under the term “greenstriped mapleworm.” The male has a wingspan
Description Scientific Name: Actias luna Actias luna, popularly known as the American moon moth, is a Nearctic moth that belongs to the subfamily Saturniinae of the family Saturniidae, also known as the enormous silk moths. The hindwings of adult luna moths have a long, tapering tail and a light or lime green body; each of
Description Scientific Name: Hyalophora cecropia The largest native moth in North America is called a Hyalophora cecropia, or cecropia moth. It belongs to the Saturniidae family of enormous silk moths. Beautiful silk moths with reddish bodies and black to brown wings bordered by white, red, and tan bands are called cecropia moths. The cecropia moth,
Description Scientific Name: Eacles imperialis The imperial moth, Eacles imperialis, belongs to the Saturniidae family and subfamily Ceratocampinae. One of the most common, significant and beautiful silkworm moths is the imperial moth. Because of its stunning appearance and distinctive pink, orange, or rusty pale purple markings and speckles on its golden wings, the imperial moth
Description Scientific Name: Ecpantheria scribonia Giant Leopard Moths are so named because of their leopard-like markings. It was earlier called Ecpantheria scribonia that has now been changed. Various names for this moth include Eyed Tiger Moth and Great Leopard Moth. Giant leopard moths are large beautiful white and simple to recognise. There are numerous black
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