Adults have reduced or nonfunctional mouthparts and do not feed, relying entirely on fat stores from their caterpillar stage.
They are characterized by broad wings, often featuring eye-spots for defense, and very fuzzy, hair-like bodies. saturniid moth
Males have large, feathery antennae designed to detect female pheromones from up to a mile away. Adults have reduced or nonfunctional mouthparts and do
The caterpillars are often large, colorful, and spiny, feeding on a wide variety of trees and shrubs. The caterpillars are often large, colorful, and spiny,
Saturniid moths (family Saturniidae), often known as , are among the most spectacular, large-bodied, and admired insects in the world, including species like the Luna, Atlas, and Cecropia moths. Key Characteristics & Facts
They use a variety of strategies to avoid predation, including camouflage, eye-spots, and, in some cases, urticating (stinging) hairs. Popular Species