Japanese Silk Moth entomology White Morpho

White Morpho

John the Baptist from the grounds of Colonial Park Cemetery in Savannah

is a frequently spotted species found throughout western North America

Eudocima is a genus of moths of the family Erebidae with numerous tropical species

Japanese Silk Moth entomology White MorphoAntheraea yamamai, the Japanese silk moth or Japanese oak silkmoth is a moth of the family Saturniidae. It was imported to Europe for silk production and is now found in southeastern Europe, mainly in Austria, northeastern Italy, and the Balkans. The background photo was taken by MyMy Butterfly at Laurel Grove Cemetery in Savannah, Georgia. This specimen is encased in a 6"x6" frame.