Emperor Moth Collection

Metamorphosis of a Small Emperor Moth, after 1679. Creator: Workshop of Maria Sibylla Merian
Metamorphosis of a Small Emperor Moth, after 1679. Branch with sweet cherry; metamorphosis from a caterpillar to a butterfly

Animalia Qvadrvpedia et Reptilia (Terra): Plate LXIX, c. 1575/1580. Creator: Joris Hoefnagel
Animalia Qvadrvpedia et Reptilia (Terra): Plate LXIX, c. 1575/1580

Chinese moon moth (Actias dubernardi, female at rest amongst leaves. Dayaoshan, Jinxin, Guangxi, China

Luna moth (Actias luna), photographed on white. New Brunswick, Canada, June

African moon moth (Argema mimosae) Western Serengeti, Tanzania Africa

Emperor moth (Saturnia pavonia) caterpillar feeding on Ling heather (Calluna vulgaris) taken with fish eye view, Peak District National Park, Derbyshire, UK. August

Emperor moth (Saturnia pavonia) female wide angle view showing heather moorland habitat. Peak District National Park, UK. April

Hercules moth (Coscinocera hercules) recently emerged in montane rinforest. Ambua Lodge, Tari, Hela Province, Papua New Guinea. June

RF - Male Comet Moth (Argema mittrei). Mantadia National Park, eastern Madagascar. (This image may be licensed either as rights managed or royalty free.)

Saturniid moth (Automeris excreta) camouflaged in leaf litter, Guatemala

Emperor Moth (Saturnia pavonia) caterpillar feeding on Clustered bell heather, Surrey, England, UK, August

Emperor moths, 19th century. Creator: Unknown
Emperor moths, 19th century. Top Left: Caterpillar of Emperor Moth Among Bramble Leaves Marked by Leaf-Mine. Centre: Male Emperor Moth. Lower centre: Female Emperor Moth

Giant peacock moth (Saturnia pyri) Sierra de Grazalema Natural Park, Ubrique, southern Spain, April

Luna moths (Actias luna) New Brunswick, Canada, June

Silk moth (Automeris zugana) sequence 2 of 2, with wings open to reveal eyespots, a means of deterring predators, photographed on a white background in mobile field studio

Close up of Madagascan silk moth (Antherina suraka) eyespot on wing showing hair-like scales. Focus Stacked. Captive

Male Spanish moon moth (Graellsia isabellae) close up of forewing eyespot, Switzerland

Bullseye moth (Automeris io) Montreal, Canada

Butterflies -- night butterflies (coloured engraving)
997747 Butterflies -- night butterflies (coloured engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: From A Bilderbuch fAor KinderA (Picture Book for Children) 1790-1830

Emperor moth, Saturnia pavonia, larva, pupa, chrysalis
5893411 Emperor moth, Saturnia pavonia, larva, pupa, chrysalis. by Klinger, Johann Georg (1764-1806); (add.info.: Emperor moth, Saturnia pavonia, larva, pupa, chrysalis. Pavonia major)

Emperor moth, Saturnia pavonia
5893410 Emperor moth, Saturnia pavonia. by Klinger, Johann Georg (1764-1806); (add.info.: Emperor moth, Saturnia pavonia, male and female. Pavonia major)

Balancing act
Jimmy Hoffman

Moon Moth
Jimmy Hoffman

Silkmoth (Saturnia pyretorum) male, Miaoli, Taiwan

Luna moths (Actias luna) New Brunswick, Canada, June

Emperor Moth (Saturnia pavoniella) male, on tree bark, Orvieto, Umbria, Italy, April

Saturniid moth (Automeris excreta) female, Guatemala

Green Peacock Moth (The Emperor Moth), 1889. Artist: Gogh, Vincent, van (1853-1890)
Green Peacock Moth (The Emperor Moth), 1889. Found in the collection of the Van Gogh Museum, Amsterdam

Imperial moth (Eacles imperialis) resting on wall, Brazil

Peacock Moth Automeris sp. Amazon Rainforest Peru

Coscinocera hercules, Austrlian hercules moth
A pinned specimen of the Australian hercules moth (Coscinocera hercules) (Miskin, 1876). Specimen held at the Natural History Museum, London

Emperor Moth (Pavonia pavonia), caterpillar on narrow stem

Spider and Caterpillars of Emperor-Moth

Night Peacock Eye -Saturnia-, resting on tree bark

Sammamish, Washington a North American species from California. A small female silk moth Calosaturnia walterorum

Tropical Emperor Moth Caterpillar, side view

Emperor Moth (Pavonia pavonia), view from above

Emperor moth caterpillars, artwork C013 / 6572
Emperor moth caterpillars (Antheraea sp.). Painting by Pieter Cornelius de Bevere dated (1754-57)

Rothschildia orizaba
A large moth from the family Saturniidae: Saturniinae, from Panama. This species has a wingspan of 130mm

Actias luna, luna moth
This species of moth belong to the family Saturniidae: Saturniinae. This species has a wingspan of 83mm and originates from the U.S.A

Arsenura armida, Emperor moth caterpillars on coral tree
Emperor moth caterpillars on coral tree from Metamorphosis Insectorum Surinamensium of te Verandering der Surinaamsche Insecten by Maria Sibylla Merian

Archaeroattacus edwardsii, Indian silk moth
Indian silk moth from India. Specimen on display at the Natural History Museum at Tring, part of the Natural History Museum, London

Attacus atlas, atlas moth
The underside view of an atlas moth painted by Pieter de Bevere. Illustration from the Loten Collection dated (1754-57) held at the Natural History Museum, London

Moths of the family Saturniidae
Mounted specimens of the Emperor moth (Saturnia pavonia Linnaeus) and the great peacock (Saturnia pyri) moths. Moths are nocturnal insects

Saturnia pyripavonia, emperor moth
Plate 1 from 298 water-colour drawings of insects and larvae, Frankfurdt 1622 by C. Flegel

Gynandromorph Antheraea frithi, silkmoth

Antheraea sp. Emperor moth caterpillars
Caterpillars of the Emperor moth. Painting by Pieter de Bevere from the Loten Collection dated (1754-57) held at the Natural History Museum, London

Actias luna, emperor moth
A green swallow tailed emperor moth with the liquid amber or sweet gum plant (Liquidambar styraciflua) by John Abbot (1751-1840)

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The emperor moth, a majestic creature of the Lepidoptera family, encompasses a variety of species that captivate with their beauty and unique characteristics. From the striking Emperor moth caterpillar to the ethereal Chinese moon moth resting among leaves in Dayaoshan, Jinxin, these insects never fail to amaze. In New Brunswick, Canada, during June's enchanting days, the Luna moth graces us with its presence. Its delicate wings shimmer against a pristine white backdrop. Meanwhile, in the Western Serengeti of Tanzania Africa, we find ourselves mesmerized by the African moon moth's intricate patterns and vibrant colors. Venturing into heather moorland habitats reveals an awe-inspiring sight: the female Emperor moth showcasing her grandeur amidst this picturesque landscape. The Hercules moth emerges majestically in montane rainforests at Ambua Lodge—a testament to nature's wonders. Traveling eastward to Mantadia National Park in eastern Madagascar unveils another marvel—the male Comet Moth—its radiant beauty shining through as it flutters gracefully within its natural habitat. In Guatemala's leaf litter hides the Saturniid moth camouflaged perfectly—an expert at blending into its surroundings. Witnessing an Emperor Moth caterpillar feeding on Clustered bell heather in Surrey evokes admiration for their resilience and ability to thrive even amidst adversity. Delving into history transports us back to 19th-century depictions of Emperor moths by unknown artists—a testament to humanity's fascination with these creatures throughout time. Lastly, we encounter Automeris zugana—the Silk Moth—in sequence two of two; when it opens its wings adorned with captivating eyespots revealing hidden secrets beneath. The world of emperor moths is one filled with wonder and intrigue—a realm where nature showcases its artistic prowess through these remarkable creatures' existence.