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Narrative
Saturnid moths (family Saturnidae)are the giants of the moth world. They are usually characterized by their unique feather-like antennae. Males usually have larger antennae used to locate the females. Many species have transparent eye spots on their wings.
Typically, the males find the females upon emergence and copulate immediately. The United States government has frequently researched the sensing mechanism that permits the males to find the females in hopes of finding a military application.
Taxonomy
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Latin
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English
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Kingdom
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Animalia
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Animal
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Phylum
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Arthropoda
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Jointed Legged Animals
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Class
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Insecta
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Insects
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Order
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Lepidoptera
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Butterflies And Moths
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Family
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Saturnidae
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Silk Moths
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SubFamily
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References
| Title | Author | Comments |
| Wild Silk Moths of the United States - Saturniinae | Collins, Michael M. | This book covers in detail the large Saturnid moth species found in North America. |
| Attacus | Peigler, Richard | The genus Attacus contains some of the largest known species of moths. This work helps define which are the valid species. Color photographs and detailed text are provided in the 167 pages. (There are about 20 species in the genus) |
| A Silkmoth Rearers Handbook | Crotch, W.J.B. | This book provides an excellent introduction to the silk moths (Family Saturnidae) of the world. Many species are discussed. In addition to covering numerous species, there are lists of other species in each genus. |
| Moths of Thailand - Saturniidae - Volume One | Pinratana, Bro. Amnuay | With color illustrations of most of the Saturnids found in Thailand, this book is useful for studying Saturnids that are found from Malaysia to India. |
| Emperor Moths of South and South Central Africa | Pinhey, Elliot | There are very few books published on Saturnid moths. This book with its color and black and white photos will enable one to identify the Saturnid moths of the southern portion of Africa. |
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| Genus | Species |
| Cytheitis | rhodopteron |
| Cytheitis | schultzei |
| Graphium | arcesilaus |
| Graphium | earis |
| Graphium | hipparchus |
| Graphium | iphitas |
| Graphium | orthosilaus |
| Iphimedeia | niepelti |
| Iphimedeia | richardus |
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