Automeris io, the Io moth or peacock moth, is a colorful North American moth in the family Saturniidae. [5] [6] The Io moth is also a member of the subfamily Hemileucinae. [7] The name Io comes from Greek mythology in which Io was a mortal lover of Zeus. [8]

Io moth (pronounced as EYE-oh), indigenous to different parts of North America, is known for its colorful, appealing appearance. This unique species gets its name from Io, a priestess in Greek mythology, known to be one among Zues’ (thunder god) passionate mortal lover.

2013年12月10日 · Io moth, Automeris io (Fabricius), cocoon opened to show larval exuviae and pupa. Photograph by Donald W. Hall , University of Florida. Pupae: Pupae are dark brown.

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.

2023年9月3日 · The Io Moth is a fascinating species of moth that inhabits various parts of North America. Known for its large, striking eyespots on its hindwings, these moths attract the attention of both nature enthusiasts and curious observers alike.

2024年1月26日 · Seven Automeris species are found in America north of Mexico. White filled, black and blue eyespots are hindwing are distinctive. Overall color varies from reddish to yellowish. Males (below left) are yellower, females (below right) redder.

Automeris io, the Io moth (EYE-oh) or peacock moth, is a colorful North American moth in the family Saturniidae. The Io moth is also a member of the subfamily Hemileucinae. The name Io comes from Greek mythology in which Io was a mortal lover of Zeus.

2024年5月27日 · Also known as the peacock moth, the Io moth is a beautiful moth native to the North American continent. Arguably one of the most recognizable moth species in the world, Io moths have prominent eyespots on their hind wings.

Scientists in former days were well educated in the Greek and Roman classics, and this is reflected in the names they gave to many natural subjects. Io, the name of this moth (as well as of one of Jupiter’s largest moons), is a character from Greek mythology associated with moons.