I’m here to change your mind if you believe a name like Splendid Royal Moth is a bit excessive for a month. These magnificent moths are large, mouse-gray with red-orange stripes and splashes of light cream. As they grow into 4-5 inch lavender beauties with black and orange spikes, Citheronia Splendins larvae … Read more
The Cecropia Silk Moth is a stunning specimen with wings that are red, white, and yellow, as well as black “eye” markings and a frosted appearance. Red and white bands can be seen on the abdomen. This moth has a 2-week adult lifecycle and a 5 7/8 inch wingspan. These moths, which … Read more
The two species in the Agapema family, which have wingspan measurements of nearly 6 inches, are very similar. The Agapema oculea has spots on its eyes that are orange, blue, and black. The body may have a yellow or red tint, and there is a marginal black line. The Agapema Polyphemus has … Read more
The first instar of the Polyphemus larva, or Antheraea polyphemus, is about 5 to 6 millimeters long, and the fifth instar is about 60 millimeters (2.3 inches) long. The mature moth is the second-largest moth in Missouri, with wingspan measurements ranging from 3.5 to 5.5 inches. The Polyphemus caterpillar is included in … Read more
Because it favors spicebush, the Promethea Moth (Callosamia Promethea) is also known as the Spicebush Silk Moth, though it can also be found on tulip trees, sassafras, sweet bay, white ash, lilac, and other plants. This kind of caterpillar is also one of the world’s largest caterpillars. Larvae of this species, which … Read more
The larva of the Royal Walnut Moth, known as the Hickory Horned Devil, has a name of its own. Also, this kind of moth is one of the biggest moths in the world. Its wingspan can reach up to 6 14 inches. Native to the Southeast of the United States, this moth. … Read more