Eyespot Collection

Eyespot
Jimmy Hoffman

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

Red Helen swallowtail butterfly caterpillar (Papilio helenus) showing snake mimicry, Tai Mo Shan Country Park, Hong Kong, China

Small emperor moth (Saturnia pavonia) male below female both displaying eyespots on Gorse, Captive, UK, April

Peacock Katydid (Pterochroza ocellata) flashing false eye spots in defensive posture, Rio Momon, Peru

Peacock katydid (Pterochroza ocellata) in defensive posture, Yasuni National Park, Orellana, Ecuador

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

Golden-edged owl-butterfly (Caligo uranus), butterfly captured for the collectors market, wing detail. Montes Azules Biosphere Reserve, Chiapas state, Mexico

Scarce swallowtail butterfly (Iphiclides podalirius) landing on a flower, nr Orvieto, Italy. June

Common Buckeye on Common Boneset Date: 12-09-2021

Peacock katydid (Pterochroza ocellata) on leaf in defensive posture, Yasuni National Park, Amazon Basin, Ecuador

Common Buckeye on Common Boneset

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

Two Clouded magpie moth (Abraxas sylvata) resting on a fern frond, Gosford Forest Park, County Armagh, Northern Ireland. June

Belize, Green Hills Butterfly Ranch, Owl butterfly (Caligo martia)

Eyespot
Jimmy Hoffman

Close up of the spots pattern on wing of a Giant owl butterfly (Caligo sp) Mindo, Ecuador

Blue morpho (Morpho helenor) butterflies feeding on mango fruit, butterfly observatory, La Paz Waterfall Gardens, Costa Rica

Black and white illustration of Peacock butterfly (Inachis io) with wings spread

Ateles paniscus, black spider monkey
Portrait of a red faced black spider monkey, native to the Amazon forest of Brazil. Photographed by Frank Greenaway

Male peacock displaying beautiful plumage
Close-up portrait of a male peacock displaying beautiful plumage; Lincoln, Nebraska, United States of America

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

Owl Butterfly (Caligo idomeneus), wings showing eye-spots

USA; North America; South Carolina Charleston; Vocal Peacock in breeding plumage
USA, South Carolina Charleston, Vocal Peacock in breeding plumage

USA, South Carolina, Charleston, Peacock feathers

USA; North America; Florida; St. Augustine; Male peacosk strutting in breeding plumage
USA, Florida, St. Augustine, Male peacock strutting in breeding plumage

Illustration of a butterfly

Illustration of a peacock butterfly

The Silky Owl Butterfly, Taenaris macrops wing comparison top and bottom wings

The Purple Owl Butterfly, Caligo beltrao comparing the top wing and bottom wings

Superb Numberwing Butterfly, Callicore pastazza comparison of the underside and topside wing detail

Antique illustration of a butterfly with spots on wings

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

Costa Rica, La Paz, Magnificient Owl Butterfly on stalk

Lantern Bug (Fulgora laternaria) adult, close-up of head with false eye markings, in rainforest, Peruvian Amazon, Peru, September

Comet (Calloplesiops altivelis) adult, with false-eye spot, Lembeh Straits, Sulawesi, Sunda Islands, Indonesia, January

Owl Moth (Automeris belti) adult, flashing eyespots and showing opossum face in defense, on ground in cloudforest, Volcan Arenal N.P. Alajuela Province, Costa Rica, August

Costa Rica, Guanacaste, Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Reserve, The Owl (Caligo memnon), butterfly feeding on fruit, close-up

Meadow brown (Maniola jurtina) butterfly perching on knapweed flower, side view

Peacock butterfly. Newly emerged peacock butterfly (Inachis io) resting on a dock (Rumex sp.) leaf. These butterflies get their name from the large and colourful eyespots on their wings

Peacock butterfly on a leaf
Peacock butterfly (Inachis io) resting on a leaf. These butterflies get their name from the large and colourful eyespots on their wings, which resemble those on the tail of the peacock

Spanish moon moth C016 / 2151
Spanish moon moth (Graellsia isabellae). This moth is native to France and Spain. Specimen obtained from the University of Valencia, Spain

Apollo butterfly C016 / 2229
Apollo (Parnassius apollo) butterfly. This butterfly is native to the mountains of Europe. Specimen obtained from the University of Valencia, Spain

Spanish moon moth C016 / 2150
Spanish moon moth (Graellsia isabellae). This moth is native to France and Spain. Specimen obtained from the University of Valencia, Spain

Wall brown butterfly C016 / 2173
Wall brown (Lasiommata megera) butterfly. This butterfly is widespread in the Palaearctic region. Specimen obtained from the University of Valencia, Spain

Giant peacock moth C016 / 2260
Giant peacock moth (Saturnia pyri). This moth is native to Europe and is the largest European moth. Specimen obtained from the University of Valencia, Spain

Peacock butterfly C016 / 4949
Peacock butterfly (Inachis io), mounted specimen. This specimen is part of the collections of the Natural History Museum, London, UK

Inachis io, peacock butterfly caterpillar
Picture 1, series A, in a sequence of 6 pictures showing the emergence of a peacock butterfly, beginning its active life as a caterpillar

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Eyespot: Nature's Artistic Marvels In the enchanting town of Sammamish, Washington, a captivating phenomenon known as the "eyespot" can be witnessed in various forms across the globe. These mesmerizing patterns resembling eyes have intrigued scientists and nature enthusiasts alike for centuries. One such example is found in the Indian Moon Moth Actias selene, where delicate wings adorned with intricate eyespots create an illusionary spectacle. Similarly, the Chinese moon moth Actias dubernardi showcases its own feminine charm as it rests gracefully among lush leaves in Dayaoshan, Jinxin. Nature's artistry extends beyond moths to include other remarkable creatures like the Red Helen swallowtail butterfly caterpillar. This cunning caterpillar employs snake mimicry by displaying eyespots that fool potential predators into thinking they are facing a venomous serpent. The Small emperor moth Saturnia pavonia takes on a different approach by using eyespots for courtship rituals. The male and female proudly display these eye-catching markings while perched on Gorse plants, creating a stunning visual symphony of colors and patterns. Venturing into Yasuni National Park in Orellana, Ecuador reveals another master of deception – the Peacock katydid Pterochroza ocellata. In its defensive posture, this incredible insect flashes false eye spots to intimidate any would-be attackers. Meanwhile, Madagascar becomes home to yet another fascinating creature boasting exquisite eyespots - the Madagascan silk moth Antherina suraka. Its wing displays an intricate arrangement of hair-like scales surrounding a prominent central spot that captivates observers' attention. Traveling southwards to Montes Azules Biosphere Reserve in Chiapas state, Mexico unveils yet another marvel -the Golden-edged owl-butterfly Caligo uranus. Collectors are enchanted by its meticulously detailed wings featuring vibrant colors and strikingly beautiful eyespots.