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    Saturnid and Laiocampid Moths(sps # 7649-7723.1)

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    Saturniids

    Saturnids, (also known as "silk moths") include the largest species of moths in the world.  Adults are characterized by large size, heavy bodies covered in hair-like scales. They have lobed wings, small heads and do not feed as adults due to their extremely small mouth parts. They often have translucent eyespots or "windows" on their wings. Males have larger, broader antennae which are typically "feathery" looking. There are only two species of Saturnid moths breeding in the Keys (Eacles imperialis) and (Automeris io).

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    14mm

    7654– Philagraula slossoniae

    50mm

    7723.1 – Anisota pellucida,
    Clear Oakworm Moth

    38mm

    7683 -  Artace cribrarius,
    Dot-lined White Moth 

    62mm

    7746 - Automeris io lileth,
    Io Moth 

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    124mm

    7704 - Eacles imperialis,
    Imperial Moth