The Saturniid Moths
What are they?
The Saturniidae (sometimes known as emperors or royal moths) is a family of often spectacular, medium to large moths with many species being brightly-colored or bearing intricate false eye patterns on the wings.
Identification
A family of large and readily recognized species which instantly catch the eye.
07704 Imperial Moth Eacles imperialis
Wingspan: 80-174mm. Flight Time: June-August. Larval Food: A wide range of woody trees and shrubs.
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07715 Rosy Maple Moth Dryocampa rubicunda
Length: 17-26mm. Flight Time: May-August. Larval Food: Maples and oaks.
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07723 Pink-striped Oakworm Anisota virginiensis
Length: 17-23mm, female larger than male. Flight Time: June-August. Larval Food: Oaks.
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07730 Eastern Buck Moth Hemileuca maia
Length: 50-75mm. Flight Time: September-November. Larval Food: Low, shrubby oaks (Quercus spp.).
Larvae are well-known for their stinging hairs which can be painful for a short while if handled.
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07746 Io Moth Automeris io
Length: 25-40mm. Flight Time: June-September. Larval Food: A wide range of trees, shrubs and herbaceous plants.
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07757 Polyphemus Moth Antheraea polyphemus
Wingspan: 100-150mm. Flight Time: May-July. Larval Food: A wide range of trees and shrubs.
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07758 Luna Moth Actias luna
Wingspan: 75-105mm. Flight Time: May-July. Larval Food: A wide range of trees and shrubs.
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07764 Promethea Moth Callosamia promethea
Wingspan: 75-95mm. Flight Time: May-July. Larval Food: A wide range of woody trees and shrubs.
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07767 Cecropia Moth Hyalophora cecropia
Wingspan: 110-150mm. Flight Time: May-July. Larval Food: A wide range of woody trees and shrubs.
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