Adults have reduced or nonfunctional mouthparts and do not feed, relying entirely on fat stores from their caterpillar stage.
They range from medium to enormous, with wingspans reaching up to 12 inches ( ), featuring some of the largest moths on earth. saturniid moth
They are characterized by broad wings, often featuring eye-spots for defense, and very fuzzy, hair-like bodies. Adults have reduced or nonfunctional mouthparts and do
Males have large, feathery antennae designed to detect female pheromones from up to a mile away. often featuring eye-spots for defense
Adult Saturniids are short-lived, typically living only 7–10 days, with the sole purpose of mating.