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Gypsy moth rash is an itchy skin reaction caused by contact with the microscopic hairs of gypsy moth caterpillars, now officially called spongy moth caterpillars. … Read More

The satin moth, commonly called the white satin moth, is a striking white moth known scientifically as Leucoma salicis. Adults have silky white wings, a … Read More

The pale tussock moth (Calliteara pudibunda) is a distinctive moth found across the UK, Ireland, and much of Europe. Adults are pale gray to whitish, … Read More

The vapourer moth (Orgyia antiqua), also called the rusty tussock moth, is known for its brightly colored, hairy caterpillar and unusual wingless female. It occurs … Read More

The rusty tussock moth (Orgyia antiqua) is a distinctive species found across the UK, Europe, parts of Asia, Canada, and the United States. It is … Read More

Moon moths are among the most striking giant silk moths, known for their pale green or yellow-green wings, dramatic hindwing tails, and large eyespots. The … Read More

The African moon moth (Argema mimosae) is a spectacular giant silk moth native to eastern and southern Africa. Recognizable by its green wings, prominent eyespots, … Read More

The Chinese moon moth (Actias dubernardi), also called the Chinese luna moth, is a spectacular giant silk moth native to China. Its pale green to … Read More

The rain moth is one of Australia’s most impressive large moths, famous for suddenly appearing after soaking autumn rains. The species commonly associated with this … Read More

The Tersa Sphinx Moth (Xylophanes tersa) is a striking member of the sphinx moth family, famous for its streamlined adult shape and caterpillar covered with … Read More