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Saturniidae

Saturniidae

6 species in 6 genera are known from Block Island. This family includes many of the largest moth species worldwide. It also includes by far the largest moths on Block Island, one of which is the largest moth in the Nearctic region. Adults in this family are short-lived and do not feed. On Block Island, all species are univoltine.

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