![]() |
Vapourer Moth Orgyia antiqua |
![]() |
![]() |
|
|
The "eyes" are to scare off
predators. The male vapourer moth has wings and feathered antennae to enable
him to find the wingless female vapourer moth who stays near her pupal
cocoon most of her adult life. Although these photos were taken at night, he
can also be seen flying in daytime.
|
||
| VAPOURER CATERPILLAR | |
![]() ![]() |
|
![]() ![]() |
|
![]() |
|
![]() |
|
![]() |
|