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Automeris io

890055.00 — 7746 — Automeris io (Fabricius, 1775) — Io Moth
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Larval Host(s)

Presumed main host
on Block Island:

Known hosts:
unclear/unknown

Polyphagous (woody plants)

Remarks

This strongly sexually dimorphic species is common in wooded areas during its peak flight season. Females are rare at lights.

Life History

Univoltine on Block Island, flying June and July; associated with treed areas, potentially relying on cherry and shad.

References

  • Species Page at Moth Photographers Group
  • Barcode of Life (BOLD) - Caution: Some specimens shown may not be sequenced. DNA barcode provides evidence of relatedness not proof of identification.
  • Factsheet at Florida Featured Creatures.
  • Ferguson, D. C., 1972. Moths of America North of Mexico, Fascicle 20.2b: p. 157; pl. 12.1-17. order or free PDF
  • Hall et al., 2021. The Moths of North Carolina - website (identification, habitats and life history)
  • Powell, J. A. & P. A. Opler, 2009. Moths of Western North America, Pl. 37.4m; p. 239. Book Review and ordering
  • Species Page at BugGuide

    • Adult phenology on Block Island of Automeris io

    Abundance data late May to early October