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Butterflies and SkippersMoth found at work
Hi there, this moth was found by a co-worker. It was found today, alive. I live in Minnesota and it is 0 degrees outside. I am wondering where it is usually found, and if it is possibly not native to north America. We have him in the container still, if you need a better picture of his body. It looks like a lot of the silkworm moths on your site, except for it’s antennae. Also when it’s wings are closed it is completely black from all sides. Me and a few others are very fascinated, and would like to know more about this moth.
Thanks, Dan from Twin Cities, Minnesota !!!!!
Hi Dan,
This is a butterfly, the European Peacock, Inachis io, and it is not native. According to the Butterflies of North America site, the European Peacock is a “Rare stray or transport to North America.” Adults do hibernate over the winter. More information can be found on the Wikipedia site.
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