moths

Rudy Mancke helps two listeners identify different life stages of the regal walnut moth.

Datana drexelii, commonly known as the Drexel's datana, is a species of moth native to North America.

Datana drexelii, commonly known as the Drexel's datana, is a species of moth native to North America.

South Carolina is home to several species of moths. Rudy Mancke talks about why that's the case.

South Carolina is home to several species of moths. Rudy Mancke talks about why that's the case.

Eacles imperialis, the imperial moth, is a member of the family Saturniidae and subfamily Ceratocampinae. It is found mainly in the East of South America and North America, from the center of Argentina to south Canada. The species was first described by Dru Drury in 1773.

Eacles imperialis, the imperial moth, is a member of the family Saturniidae and subfamily Ceratocampinae. It is found mainly in the East of South America and North America, from the center of Argentina to south Canada. The species was first described by Dru Drury in 1773.

Hyalophora cecropia, the cecropia moth, is North America's largest native moth. It is a member of the family Saturniidae, or giant silk moths. Females have been documented with a wingspan of five to seven inches (160 mm) or more. These moths can be found all across North America as far west as Washington and north into the majority of Canadian provinces.

Hyalophora cecropia, the cecropia moth, is North America's largest native moth. It is a member of the family Saturniidae, or giant silk moths. Females have been documented with a wingspan of five to seven inches (160 mm) or more. These moths can be found all across North America as far west as Washington and north into the majority of Canadian provinces.

A listener finds a luna moth that has not metamorphisized perfectly.