Sheep Moth

Types of Moths Cinnabar Moth Corn Earworm Moth Polyphemus Moth (Giant Silkworm Moth) Ranchman's Tiger Moth Underwing Moths White-dotted Prominent Types of Butterflies

People who consider moths to be dull may have never seen the sheep moth. It is a striking mix of pink, orange and black shades.

They get their look from their family, Saturniidae, which also consists of the giant silkworm moths.

They get their name from their habitat, Western grasslands suitable for rearing sheep.

© 2004 Patricia A. Michaels