Pictures of large moths in michigan. If everyone who uses this resource gives a small amount we could cover our ongoing costs develop new features and upgrade the system. Consider contributing an image at the email address showcased at the bottom of this page. Many species are represented more than once showing that moths vary in appearance at different stages of their life cycle. Insects are typically drawn to areas by available food supply weather.
We depend on donations to keep butterflies and moths of north america online and freely available. Go back to the butterflies state listing. We need your help. The caterpillars are as fierce looking as the moths are beautiful and have numerous yellow blue and orange red knobs full of spines on their light green bodies.
You may find all of my most recent moth images here all photos taken in ogemaw co. Michigan unless otherwise noted. Consider contributing an image at the email address showcased at the bottom of this page. Remaining number with state a forewing distinctive color none 1051 orange 297 yellow 213 red 171 green 61 blue 48 z no photo 17 a forewing distinctive pattern.
The colorful abdomen shows shades of blue and orange. The cecropia moth is michigans largest silk moth and can be recognized by its rusty red body and the red and white crescents and borders on its wings. Gypsy moth caterpillars have the appearance of a face caused by markings on the head capsule. After reading about the really large moths hearing about a moth that has close to a five inch wing span brings some perspective.
Moth insects found in the state of michigan. Butterflies and moths of michigan showcase listing of butterflies and moths found in the state of michigan. All species are live and unposed. I am now hosting all of my photographs at zenfolio.