List of moths of Canada (Saturniidae) facts for kids

This article is a list of amazing moths from the family Saturniidae that you can find in Canada. It's like a guide to these special moths. This list is also part of a bigger guide called the List of moths of Canada.

To make it easy to see where each moth lives, we use short abbreviations for the Canadian provinces and territories. Here's what they mean:

• Western Canada
  • BC = British Columbia
  • AB = Alberta
  • SK = Saskatchewan
  • MB = Manitoba
  • YT = Yukon
  • NT = Northwest Territories
  • NU = Nunavut
• Eastern Canada
  • ON = Ontario
  • QC = Quebec
  • NB = New Brunswick
  • NS = Nova Scotia
  • PE = Prince Edward Island
  • NF = Newfoundland
  • LB = Labrador

Meet the Saturniidae Moths of Canada

The Saturniidae family includes some of the largest and most beautiful moths in the world. They are often called giant silk moths. These moths are known for their large wings and often colorful patterns.

Ceratocampinae Subfamily Moths

This group of moths is part of the Saturniidae family. They are sometimes called "royal moths." Here are some you can find in Canada:

• Anisota finlaysoni - QC, ON
• Anisota manitobensis - MB
• Anisota senatoria - QC, ON
• Anisota stigma - ON
• Anisota virginiensis - NS, PE, NB, QC, ON, MB
• Dryocampa rubicunda - NS, PE, NB, QC, ON
• Eacles imperialis - QC, ON
• Syssphinx bicolor - ON

Hemileucinae Subfamily Moths

This subfamily includes moths that are often brightly colored. Some of them have interesting eye-spots on their wings.

• Automeris io - QC, ON, MB
• Hemileuca eglanterina - AB, BC
• Hemileuca hera - SK, AB, BC
• Hemileuca nevadensis - MB, SK
• Hemileuca nuttalli - BC

Saturniinae Subfamily Moths

This group contains some of the most famous giant silk moths. They are known for their large size and often stunning appearance.

• Callosamia angulifera - ON
• Callosamia promethea - NB, QC, ON, MB
• Hyalophora cecropia - NS, PE, NB, QC, ON, MB, SK, AB
• Hyalophora columbia - NS, PE, NB, QC, ON, MB, SK, AB, BC
• Hyalophora euryalus - BC
• Samia cynthia - ON
• Actias luna - NS, PE, NB, QC, ON, MB, SK
• Antheraea polyphemus - NS, PE, NB, QC, ON, MB, SK, AB, BC