Io Moth, National Parks gallery
Summary
Io moths are sexually dimorphic. Males are yellow and have larger antennae, but have the same spots on the wings. The moth in the picture is a female. Like other moths in the Saturniidae family, Io moths can't eat as an adult. They live just long enough to find a mate and lay eggs. Caterpillars of this species can sting.
Tags
Date
1916 - 2020
Source
National Parks Gallery
Copyright info
Public Domain Dedication