Pictures of moths in illinois. Consider contributing an image at the email address showcased at the bottom of this page. Insects are typically drawn to areas by available food supply weather. Learn about immature caterpillars full grown caterpillars differences between male and female adult moths and more. The white band through the center of the females wings is the key field identification clue.
1405 free images of moth. Activities for users and teachers that present and practice concepts about butterflies and moths. As with most moths the caterpillar is much better looking than the adult which is a rather drab color. Please understand that that insects do not adhere to man drawn borders on a map as such they may be found beyond the general reach as showcased on our website.
One of the the very popular monarch butterfly pictured is the states official state butterfly. The hind wings of luna moth have long curving tails and each of its wings consists of eyespots that have arcs of red yellow black green or blue. Moth insects found in the state of illinois. It is one of the largest moths in north america.
Geolocation is 4189327211884629 8782765163530372. The tiger moth family is probably best known for its woolly bear caterpillars. These eyespots are meant to confuse possible predators. Butterflies and moths of illinois showcase listing of butterflies and moths found in the state of illinois.
An introduction to the anatomy habitat and life cycle of butterflies and moths common to illinois. These moths have a wingspan which is typically 114 mm but can extend to 178 mm as well. Of the approximately 2000 butterfly and moth species in the state about 150 of them are butterflies. How to identify gypsy moth caterpillars with photos this quick and easy guide includes helpful information and plenty of photos to aid you in identifying gypsy moth caterpillars.
The color variation in the pictures is an artifact of the lighting. This moth is less than 100 yards away from where i saw and reported a male of the species 13 months earlier. The two pictures show a male and female respectively.