Wednesday, September 30, 2009

Current Moth Obsession - Post 3 The family SATURNIIDAE


Luna moth (Actias luna)

Our friends, the Luna Moths are members of the family Saturniidae, which includes the world's largest moths. Saturniids are usually large moths with large feathery antennae that live for only short periods once they reach the adult stage (most of them lack mouths).

To find out more about this family, check out this WIKI article
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Small Emperor Moth (Saturnia pavonia)


Io moth (Automeris io)


Imperial Moth (Eacles imperialis)


Rosy Maple Moth (Dryocampa rubicunda)


Rosy Maple Moth relaxing after a night at the club


Citheronia splendens


Citheronia up close and curious about your new IPOD

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