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Saturniidae (giant silkmoths, royal moths, emperor moths, etc)

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thumbnail for publication: Hickory Horned Devil (Larva), Regal Moth or Royal Walnut Moth (Adult), Citheronia regalis (Fabricius) (Insecta: Lepidoptera: Saturniidae: Ceratocampinae)

Hickory Horned Devil (Larva), Regal Moth or Royal Walnut Moth (Adult), Citheronia regalis (Fabricius) (Insecta: Lepidoptera: Saturniidae: Ceratocampinae)

Donald W. Hall

A UF/IFAS numbered Organism ID. Published by Integrated Pest Management This document provides an in-depth profile of the regal moth, Citheronia regalis, and its larval stage, the hickory horned devil. It covers the moth's distribution, physical description, life cycle, host plants, and natural enemies. The regal moth is notable for its large size and striking appearance. The hickory horned devil, despite its fierce look, is harmless and should be relocated if found in unsuitable environments. The article emphasizes the importance of preserving these moths and provides detailed information for both laypersons and academic audiences. Original publication date August 1998.

thumbnail for publication: Cecropia Moth, Cecropia Silk Moth, Robin Moth, Hyalophora cecropia Linnaeus (Insecta: Lepidoptera: Saturniidae: Saturniinae: Attacini)

Cecropia Moth, Cecropia Silk Moth, Robin Moth, Hyalophora cecropia Linnaeus (Insecta: Lepidoptera: Saturniidae: Saturniinae: Attacini)

Geoffrey R. Gallice

A UF/IFAS numbered Organism ID. in support of UF/IFAS Extension program: Integrated Pest Management

Luna Moth, Actias (=Tropaea) luna (Linneaus) (Insecta: Lepidoptera: Saturniidae: Saturniinae)

Donald W. Hall

The Featured Creatures collection provides in-depth profiles of insects, nematodes, arachnids, and other organisms relevant to Florida. These profiles are intended for the use of interested laypersons with some knowledge of biology as well as academic audiences.

thumbnail for publication: Imperial Moth Eacles imperialis imperialis (Drury, 1773) (Insecta: Lepidoptera: Saturniidae: Ceratocampinae)

Imperial Moth Eacles imperialis imperialis (Drury, 1773) (Insecta: Lepidoptera: Saturniidae: Ceratocampinae)

Donald W. Hall

The Featured Creatures collection provides in-depth profiles of insects, nematodes, arachnids and other organisms relevant to Florida. These profiles are intended for the use of interested laypersons with some knowledge of biology as well as academic audiences.

thumbnail for publication: Io Moth Automeris io (Fabricius) (Insecta: Lepidoptera: Saturniidae)

Io Moth Automeris io (Fabricius) (Insecta: Lepidoptera: Saturniidae)

Donald W. Hall

The Featured Creatures collection provides in-depth profiles of insects, nematodes, arachnids and other organisms relevant to Florida. These profiles are intended for the use of interested laypersons with some knowledge of biology as well as academic audiences.

Buck moth Hemileuca maia (Drury)

Clare Scott and Phillip E. Kaufman

The Featured Creatures collection provides in-depth profiles of insects, nematodes, arachnids and other organisms relevant to Florida. These profiles are intended for the use of interested laypersons with some knowledge of biology as well as academic audiences.

thumbnail for publication: Polyphemus Moth Antheraea polyphemus (Cramer) (Insecta: Lepidoptera: Saturniidae: Saturniinae)

Polyphemus Moth Antheraea polyphemus (Cramer) (Insecta: Lepidoptera: Saturniidae: Saturniinae)

Donald W. Hall

The Featured Creatures collection provides in-depth profiles of insects, nematodes, arachnids, and other organisms relevant to Florida. These profiles are intended for the use of interested laypersons with some knowledge of biology as well as academic audiences.

thumbnail for publication: Yellowstriped Oakworm (suggested common name), Peigler's Oakworm, Anisota peigleri Riotte (Insecta: Lepidoptera: Saturniidae)

Yellowstriped Oakworm (suggested common name), Peigler's Oakworm, Anisota peigleri Riotte (Insecta: Lepidoptera: Saturniidae)

David Serrano and John L. Foltz

The Featured Creatures collection provides in-depth profiles of insects, nematodes, arachnids and other organisms relevant to Florida. These profiles are intended for the use of interested laypersons with some knowledge of biology as well as academic audiences.