Pictures of moths in pennsylvania. This introduction provides a list of pennsylvania butterflies arranged by family. Complete guide including all photos and descriptions spanning multiple pages. Insects are typically drawn to areas by available food supply. It is one of the largest moths in north america.
Journal split page species info on the left room for notes on the right. Print pennsylvania moths this guide was created to aid in the identification of moths found in pennsylvania. Carol ecker of whitehall pennsylvania took this moth picture. Butterflies and moths of pennsylvania showcase listing of butterflies and moths found in the state of pennsylvania.
One introduction page to pennsylvania butterflies is not large enough to hold all the butterfly pictures. These eyespots are meant to confuse possible predators. She says i watched this cecropia moth emerge out of its cocoon and dry its wings on a gerbera daisy in my garden. It is by no means completed and will continue to be updated.
Visitors looking for butterfly identification help can press the green butterfly button for more information. Learn about immature caterpillars full grown caterpillars differences between male and female adult moths and more. Moth insects found in the state of pennsylvania. Moths of adams county and york county pennsylvania order lepidoptera lepidoptera is an order of insect that includes moths and butterflies.
Please include date and location with photos. 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. Members of the order are referred to as lepidopterans. These moths have a wingspan which is typically 114 mm but can extend to 178 mm as well.
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