The Sphingidae family—also known as hawk moths, sphinx moths, or sphingids—includes ... The Polyphemus moth (Antheraea polyphemus) is a large North American saturniid with captivating eyespots ...

There are all kinds of animals and insects that have oddly large (or small ... originally thought to be a subspecies of the Morgan sphinx moth (Xanthopan morganii), but in 2021 it was confirmed ...

Their large size—up to 6.5 inches for the cecropia moth—and the soft silky browns, greens, and oranges of their wings are unforgettable when they appear at a lighted window at night. Equally well ...