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Lonomia obliqua is a species of saturniid moth ("giant silk moth") from South America. [1] It is famous for its larval form, rather than the adult moth, primarily because of the caterpillar's defense mechanism, urticating bristles that inject a potentially deadly venom.
Lonomia sp.. The genus Lonomia is a moderate-sized group of fairly cryptic saturniid moths from South America, famous not for the adults, but for their highly venomous caterpillars, which are responsible for a few deaths each year, [1] especially in southern Brazil, and the subject of hundreds of published medical studies.
The family contains some of the largest species of moths in the world. Notable members include the emperor moths , royal moths, and giant silk moths (or wild silk moths). Adults are characterized by large, lobed wings , heavy bodies covered in hair-like scales , and reduced mouthparts .
Antheraea polyphemus, the Polyphemus moth, is a North American member of the family Saturniidae, the giant silk moths. It is a tan-colored moth , with an average wingspan of 15 cm (6 in). The most notable feature of the moth is its large, purplish eyespots on its two hindwings .
Bombycoidea is a superfamily of moths, including the silk moths, giant silk moths, sphinx moths, saturniids, and relatives. The superfamily Lasiocampoidea is a close relative and was historically sometimes merged in this group. After many years of debate and shifting taxonomies, the most recent classifications treat the superfamily as ...
Washington state is home to clothes-eating moths, sand dune moths and other species that could get into your home. Here’s what to know. World’s largest moth is found in WA.
Caligula japonica, the Japanese giant silkworm, is a moth of the family Saturniidae. [1] It was described by Frederic Moore in 1872. It is found in eastern Asia, including China, Korea, Japan and Russia. Female. The larvae feed on various plants, including Salix, Fagus, Quercus and Juglans.
An atlas moth with a 10-inch wingspan was spotted in Washington state. An Atlas Moth, One of the Largest Moths in the World, Spotted in U.S. for the First Time, Officials Say Skip to main content