Boisduval’s Tiger moth The eyespots give it its

The eyespots give it its name – from the Greek myth of the cyclops Polyphemus

The background photograph was taken by MyMy Butterfly at Westview Cemetery in Atlanta

is a North American member of the family Saturniidae

secondary forests

The name Morpho is derived from Aphrodite

Boisduval’s Tiger moth The eyespots give it itsThe colorful Chetone histrio, also known as the histrio tiger moth, can be found in Central and South America. It belongs to the Erebidae family and its wings feature vibrant patterns of orange, black, and white as a warning to predators about its toxicity. The moth's larvae feed on a variety of plants, including those in the Asteraceae family, and acquire toxic compounds to protect themselves from predators. This striking specimen is carefully