Japanese Silk Moth entomology John the Baptist from the

John the Baptist from the grounds of Colonial Park Cemetery in Savannah

is a frequently spotted species found throughout western North America

This specimen is encased in a 3” x 4” frame

Polybothris sumptuosa

Japanese Silk Moth entomology John the Baptist from theAntheraea yamamai, the Japanese silk moth or Japanese oak silkmoth is a moth of the family Saturniidae. It was imported to Europe for silk production and is now found in southeastern Europe, mainly in Austria, northeastern Italy, and the Balkans. The background photo was taken by MyMy Butterfly at Laurel Grove Cemetery in Savannah, Georgia. This specimen is encased in a 6"x6" frame.