IO Moth Pins and Buttons
Description: The artwork presents a detailed illustration of two IO moth adults, one male and one female, highlighting the marked differences between the sexes, known as sexual dimorphism. The design showcases the unique characteristics and anatomical distinctions that set these moths apart, offering an educational insight into the world of entomology and insect diversity. This illustration serves as an informative and visually striking representation of the IO moth species.
Description: Automeris io, the Io moth, is a colorful North American moth in the family Saturniidae. The Io (EYE-oh) moth ranges from the southeast corner of Manitoba and in the southern extremes of Ontario, Quebec, New Brunswick and Nova Scotia in Canada, and in the US it is found from Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota, Nebraska, Colorado, New Mexico, Texas, Utah, east of those states and down to the southern end of Florida.
