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The Polyphemus moth is a large silkmoth belonging to the Saturniidae family and found primarily in North America. It’s notable for its substantial size and distinctive eyespots on its hindwings which serve as a defense mechanism against predators. These moths are most frequently observed during the...

The blinded sphinx *Paonias excaecata* is a North American moth distinguished by prominent eyespots on its wings. This species, first described in 1797, lacks functional eyes and relies on these markings for navigation and potentially mate attraction. Adults do not feed; the larvae are supported by...

The one-eyed sphinx (Smerinthus cerisyi) is a species of hawkmoth native to western North America, ranging from Alaska to California. The moth features gray, mottled forewings that provide camouflage against tree bark, while its hindwings display a prominent, blue and black eyespot used to deter pre...

*Alaus oculatus*, known as the eyed click beetle, is a large insect found primarily in the woodlands of eastern North America. It belongs to the family Elateridae and possesses a distinctive clicking mechanism that allows it to launch itself into the air when overturned. The beetle is most easily re...

The eyed hawk-moth (*Smerinthus ocellata*) is a Palearctic moth belonging to the Sphingidae family. It is recognized for the prominent blue and pink eyespots on its hindwings, which it exposes suddenly to startle potential predators. The adult moths are nocturnal and do not feed, relying on energy s...

The Io moth (Automeris io) is a North American member of the family Saturniidae. Adults display large eyespots on the hindwings when disturbed, while the forewings provide camouflage at rest; males and females differ noticeably in coloration. Its caterpillars are green and bear branching spines conn...

The Common Buckeye (*Junonia coenia*) is a butterfly species belonging to the Nymphalidae family, native to North America. It is distinguished by its mostly brown wings adorned with prominent, multi-colored eyespots and bright orange bands. These butterflies are typically found in open, sunny enviro...

The yellow pansy, Junonia hierta, is a brush-footed butterfly in the family Nymphalidae, occurring across much of Africa and parts of southern Asia. Adults have yellow and dark brown or black wing patterns, with conspicuous eyespots and differences in coloration between the sexes. The species occupi...

The Tropical Buckeye (Junonia genoveva) is a butterfly species native to the Caribbean, Mexico, Central America, and parts of South America. It is a member of the Nymphalidae family and is closely related to the Common Buckeye found in North America. The species is recognized by its brownish-orange...

Junonia lemonias, commonly called the Lemon Pansy, is a nymphalid butterfly found across much of South Asia and parts of Southeast Asia. Its brown wings carry yellowish markings and conspicuous eyespots, with the pattern varying between seasonal forms. The species commonly occupies sunny, disturbed...

Northern Pearly-Eye is the common name for Lethe anthedon, a butterfly in the family Nymphalidae and subfamily Satyrinae. It occurs in wooded parts of eastern North America and is associated with shaded forest habitats. Adults are brown and carry pale eyespots, while individuals are often seen resti...

The Grey Pansy, Junonia atlites, is a nymphalid butterfly of South Asia that occurs in forests and human-influenced habitats. Adults have gray upper surfaces with dark grayish-brown bands and rows of pale oval markings containing dark centers, while the underside carries more delicate pale markings....