Pictures of moths in pa. 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. These moths have a wingspan which is typically 114 mm but can extend to 178 mm as well. Members of the order are referred to as lepidopterans. With the hummingbird moth in the top picture the titan moth aellopos titan as a prime example.
Journal split page species info on the left room for notes on the right. I was so happy to see the beautiful moth and eventually watch it fly away meet other colorful moths you can see during daytime. The white lined sphinx moth hyles lineata in the picture provides another example of hummingbird moth diversity and color. It is by no means completed and will continue to be updated.
She says i watched this cecropia moth emerge out of its cocoon and dry its wings on a gerbera daisy in my garden. The white band through the center of the females wings is the key field identification clue. These eyespots are meant to confuse possible predators. Print pennsylvania moths this guide was created to aid in the identification of moths found in pennsylvania.
This group is for identifying and sharing information photos and anything else about butterflies and moths found in the state of pennsylvania. The two pictures show a male and female respectively. Complete guide including all photos and descriptions spanning multiple pages. Consider contributing an image at the email address showcased at the bottom of this page.
Butterflies and moths of pennsylvania showcase listing of butterflies and moths found in the state of pennsylvania. Go back to the butterflies state listing. Insects are typically drawn to areas by available food supply. Moth insects found in the state of pennsylvania.
The color variation in the pictures is an artifact of the lighting. Consider contributing an image at the email address showcased at the bottom of this page. It is one of the largest moths in north america. Butterflies and moths of pennsylvania has 3657 members.
Please include date and location with photos. Carol ecker of whitehall pennsylvania took this moth picture.