Incredible Moth Larvae

In honor of National Moth Week (July 19 - 27, 2014), we've rounded up photos of many of the moth caterpillars we've raised at MOSI Outside. Some have come from eggs, others were found in the wild and even brought in by curious museum guests. Click the links to learn more about each species. Happy Mothing!

Hummingbird Clearwing Moth (Hemaris thysbe)

Yellow Bear / Virginia Tiger Moth (Spilosoma virginica)

Imperial Moth (Eacles imperialis)

Flannel Moth (Megalopyge opercularis)

Tersa Sphinx Moth (Xylophanes tersa)

Banded Sphinx Moth (Eumorphia fasciata)

Io Moth (Automeris io)

Frangipani Hawkmoth (Pseudosphinx tetrio)

Polyphemus Moth (Antheraea polyphemus)

Spotted Oleander Moth (Empyreuma affinis)