Io moth

The Io moth (also known as Automeris io) is a vivid North American moth in the Saturniidae family. They are light green with a pink and creamy white lateral line down either side and clusters of branching urticating spines. An Io moth sting, with these spines, can cause extreme pain and is used as its primary defense mechanism. The name 'Io' is taken from the mythological Greek Goddess Io, the first priestess of Hera, the beloved wife of Zeus, the god of thunder and lightning, and the king of all gods and men. Gene Stratton-Porter (1921) was a well-known early 20th-century naturalist. He dubbed the Io moth to be the 'Hera of the corn' (literally meaning 'goddess or queen of the corn'). This was a reference to the Greek Goddess Hera and corn is an occasional host plant for Io moth larvae in central Indiana, where the Goddess traditionally lived. When playing hide-and-seek in the cornfields of the Midwest, children were sometimes stung by these North American moths. If you enjoy these Io moth and Io moth caterpillar facts, do go through our articles on the ‍ Family Saturniidae Io Moth Interesting Facts What type of animal is an Io moth? The Io moth (Automeris io) is an insect and comes under the general classification of the kingdom Animalia. What class of animal do Io moths belong to? The class of animals that Io moths belong to is Insecta. How many Io moths are there in the world? No specific information regarding their population is available, but they are not a species t...

Io Moth The Io Moth (Automeris io) is found throughout the eastern half of the United States and southern Canadian provinces, and down into Mexico. Each hindwing of this beautiful silk moth has a large black and blue eyespot with a white dash in the middle. The forewing color in males is generally yellowish, while females are more brown, rusty red, or purplish. The males also have much bigger feathery antennae than the females. Adults live 7-14 days. It is one of the most widespread and common Saturniidae species in North America because of their adaptability to differing climates and host plants. The yellowish-green to bluish-green caterpillar has a red-and-white stripe on the sides. The caterpillar's prickly spines can deliver a sting harmful to humans. They are often seen traveling in single file processions. Size: 2.0" - 3 1/8" The moth uses a wide range of hosts: blackberry, pear, currant, willow, beech, ash, red maple, hackberry, mesquite and others Io Moth (female) Io Moth (male) Io Moth Caterpillar

common name: io moth scientific name: Automeris io (Fabricius) (Insecta: Lepidoptera: Saturniidae) The beautiful Io moth, Automeris io (Fabricius), is one of our most recognizable moths. It is distinctive because of its prominent hind wing eyespots. The Io moth, like many of the other saturniid moths, is less common now in parts of its range. With the exception of Cape Cod and some of the Massachusetts islands, it is now rare in New England where it was once common, and its populations have declined in the Gulf States (with the exception of Louisiana) since the 1970s (Manley 1993). The attractive Io moth caterpillar is also well-known because of its painful sting. Figure 1. Male Io moth, Automeris io (Fabricius). Photograph by Automeris is a large genus with about 145 species (Heppner 1996). All Automeris species are characterized by large eyespots in the middle of the hind wings. Most species are found in Central and South America. There are seven species in the United States. Five of these, Automeris zephyria Grote (New Mexico and western Texas), Automeris cecrops (Boisduval), Automeris iris (Walker), Automeris patagoniensis Lemaire, and Automeris randa Druce (southeastern Arizona) are found only in the western U.S. (Powell & Opler 2009). Automeris louisiana is found only in coastal salt marshes of southwestern Mississippi, Louisiana, and eastern Texas where it feeds predominately (if not exclusively) on smooth cordgrass, Spartina alterniflora Loisel (Tuskes et al. 1996)...

With its vivid colors and intricate patterns, the Io moth captures the imagination of all who lay eyes upon it. But don’t be fooled by its ethereal beauty; this creature boasts a hidden strength and a potent defense mechanism that makes it a true marvel of nature. Step into the realm of this extraordinary insect and unveil the facts behind its enchanting allure. Table of Contents • • • • • • 1. They’re often mistaken for peacock butterflies The Io moth, commonly found in different regions, is a silkmoth of medium to large size. It boasts an impressive wingspan, ranging from 2.5 to 3.5 inches (63–88 mm). The females tend to be larger than the males while the feathery antennae of the males is significantly larger than that of females. In terms of appearance, the male and female Io moths exhibit distinct differences in their forewing colors. The male Io moths showcase vibrant yellow forewings, whereas the females display darker shades of yellow, rusty red, purplish, or brown on their forewings. Furthermore, the females’ forewings are often broader and more pointed in shape. The male has bright yellow color One of the most highlighted features of these moths is the prominent eyespots on their hindwings. This characteristic makes Io moths look like These eyespots display a dark black or brown coloration, encircled by a bluish or grey iris, with a distinctive white center. The females typically possess larger and rounder eyespots compared to the males. The name ‘Io’ finds its ro...

Distribution: Caution: A single range map dot for a Canadian province may represent records without specific location data. Similar Species: • (Hint: select View by Region on the related species page.) Synonymy: • Bombyx io Fabricius, 1775 • Automeris argus Neumögen & Dyar, 1893 • Automeris caeca Igel, 1928 • Automeris coloradensis Cockerell, 1914 • Phalaena corollaria Perry, 1810 • Io fabricii Boisduval, 1875 • Automeris fuscus Luther, 1907 • Hyperchiria lilith Strecker, 1877 • Automeris lutheri Cockerell, 1914 • Automeris mexicana Draudt, 1929 • Automeris neomexicana Barnes & Benjamin, 1922 • Automeris packardi Schüssler, 1934 • Automeris texana Barnes & Benjamin, 1922 • Hyperchiria varia Walker, 1855 References • Caution: Some specimens shown may not be sequenced. DNA barcode provides evidence of relatedness not proof of identification. • Factsheet at • Ferguson, D. C., 1972. Moths of America North of Mexico, Fascicle 20.2b: p. 157; pl. 12.1-17. • Hall et al., 2021. The Moths of North Carolina - • Powell, J. A. & P. A. Opler, 2009. Moths of Western North America, Pl. 37.4m; p. 239. • • •

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( Subspecies • Automeris io io (Fabricius, 1775) • Automeris io neomexicana Barnes & Benjamin, 1923 • Bombyx io Fabricius, 1775 • Phalaena io (Fabricius, 1775) • Hyperchiria io (Fabricius, 1775) • Hyperchiria lilith Strecker, 1872 Automeris io, the Io moth ( EYE-oh) or peacock moth, is a colorful North American moth in the family Adult description [ ] • NatureServe (May 5, 2023). Automeris io". NatureServe Network Biodiversity Location Data accessed through NatureServe Explorer. Arlington, Virginia: NatureServe . Retrieved May 19, 2023. • Systema entomologiae: sistens insectorvm classes, ordines, genera, species, adiectis synonymis, locis, descriptionibvs, observationibvs (PDF) (in Latin). Flensbvrgi et Lipsiae: In Officina Libraria Kortii. p.560. . Retrieved March 15, 2018. • Automeris io (Fabricius, 1775)". . Retrieved May 19, 2023. • ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n Hall, Donald W. (November 2014). Institute for Food and Agricultural Sciences. University of Florida . Retrieved May 19, 2023. • bugguide.net . Retrieved February 22, 2022. • Triant, Deborah A (2016). 2016 International Congress of Entomology. Entomological Society of America. • ^ a b c d e www.butterfliesandmoths.org . Retrieved February 16, 2022. • ^ a b www.insectidentification.org . Retrieved February 16, 2022. • ^ a b Hossler, Eric; Elston, Dirk; Wagner, David (2008). (PDF). Cutis. 82: 21–24. • ^ a b c d e f g Missouri Department of Conservation . Retrieved February 23, 2022. • ^ a b c Sourakov, Andrei (Se...