Glover's Silkmoth
Common NameGlover's Silkmoth
Scientific NameHyalophora gloveri
FamilySaturniidae
SubfamilySaturniinae
Wingspan (mm)120
Primary Colorsreddish-brown, white, black, tan
HabitatMontane forests, woodlands, riparian areas, shrublands
Geographic RangeWestern North America (Rocky Mountains, Great Basin, Pacific Northwest)
Host Plantswillow, aspen, chokecherry, bitterbrush, wild rose
Flight PeriodMay to August
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesEggs are laid on host plants, hatching into large, spiny green caterpillars. Larvae feed on leaves, then pupate in a silken cocoon attached to vegetation. Adults emerge, do not feed, and live only to reproduce.
Identification TipsDistinguished by its large size, overall reddish-brown coloration, and the striking white and black bands that outline prominent crescent-shaped eyespots on both forewings and hindwings. Males have large, feathery antennae.
Description
A large, robust moth with rich reddish-brown wings featuring prominent white and black bands, and distinct crescent-shaped eyespots on all four wings. Its body is furry and reddish-brown.
