Io Moth

Park staff and volunteers recently were delighted to stumble across a male Io moth resting on a sycamore tree. The photo can be found in the observations in this project. Io moths are one of the most vivid moth species that we have here in Pennsylvania. While the females have more muted coloration, better suited for blending into their environment, the males are bright yellow with very feathery antennae. Both males and females have tell tale 'eye spots' on each of their hind wings, an adaptation that allows them to fool their predators into thinking that they're watching them.

What interesting moths have you found at the park?

Publicado el junio 13, 2020 01:41 TARDE por keystonesp keystonesp

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