This has truly been a great year for Saturniidae moths in Richmond. It does seem that Luna moth populations are down but in the past week I have had Polyphemus, Cecropia, and Io moths come and visit. Between scenting and my moth lights, it’s been a nice surprise. Though last season was the first time I was able to attract Polyphemus moths to my yard, their populations this year seem to be strong. Though I regularly find Cecropia cocoons in this area, this spring was the first time that two males came in attracted to a female that hatched out from my collected cocoons. In addition, this is the first time I have attracted an Io moth to my lights.

With the predicted warmer weather coming in, I am very excited to see what stops by to visit!