Pictures of moths in minnesota. A place for folks to post photos and questions about the states moths and butterflies. A group of enthusiasts and experts who enjoy minnesotas abundant and diverse lepidopterans. An adult sphinx moth emerges from the pupal shell after a couple of weeks. I was more than happy to oblige see 5 more silk moths that might be in your yard.
White lined sphinx moths cannot sur vive in minnesota during winter. Species pages include a profile photos videos sightings and a county distribution map. Moth insects found in the state of minnesota. I was doing some work when this one buzzed my head and landed about 10 feet away as if begging me to take its picture.
There are at least 161 butterfly species and 370 moth species found in minnesota. 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. Entries are listed below in alphabetical order. Learn about immature caterpillars full grown caterpillars differences between male and female adult moths and more.
Consider contributing an image at the email address showcased at the bottom of this page. When finished drinking the moth coils its tongue up neatly below its face. 1405 free images of moth. Go back to the butterflies state listing.
Return to results page for minnesota insects. There are a total of 405 minnesota butterflies and moths found in the insect identification database. There are about 174250 known species in 126 families worldwide 12423 species in 82 families in north america north of mexico. Moths lepidoptera found in minnesota.
Luna moth for 44 years i have lived in minnesota and i had never seen a luna moth before says jason nibbe of lake city minnesota. Consider contributing an image at the email address showcased at the bottom of this page. Minnesota moths butterflies has 1491 members.