Giant silk moths are members of the family Saturniidae and include some of the most spectacular native large moths found right here in Berks County. Many people will go through their entire lives ...

The Polyphemus moth (Antheraea polyphemus) is the most widely distributed of the giant silk moths in North America. The ethereal luna moth (Actias luna) is another large, common and well-known ...

Saturniidae moths, often referred to as giant silk moths, are some of the most spectacular moths in the world. Their wingspans can stretch from a modest 3 inches to a remarkable 12 inches.

Io moths are yellow with huge eyespots and red stripes on the rear wings. Rosy maple moths have pink wings crossed by a broad yellow stripe. Female silk moths attract mates by “calling” at ...

The moth winters in a a big silk cocoon and comes out in mid-June. However, a giant silk moth doesn't live long. Emerge, mate, die: The tough life of the giant silk moth ...

Common name: Giant Silk Moth. Species: Antheraea polyphemus. Appearance: Tan, beige or chestnut brown. Wing span of 4-6 inches. Two bold, owl-like fake eyes on its hind wings.

Luna moth (Actias luna), one of our native giant silk moths, is always impressive. You know it’s a moth by the […] Skip to content. All Sections. Subscribe Now. 88°F.

The giant silk moths, also known as saturniids, are found worldwide with an estimated 2,200 to 2,300 species in total. Most are rather large with heavy bodies that are covered in hair-like scales ...

None of the giant silk moths feeds at all as an adult. When the caterpillars finish their feeding near the end of the summer, they descend from the tree and find a place to spin a silken cocoon.

Giant silk moths pollinate 80 percent of our crops and their bodies sustain creatures, such as birds, rodents and bats. In fact, whole ecosystems can depend on… Moths are usually viewed as pests.