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Io Moth

Automeris io

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Arthropoda ›Class: Insecta ›Order: Lepidoptera ›Family: Saturniidae ›Genus: Automeris

About

Automeris io (Io moth) is a colorful North American moth in the family Saturniidae. It ranges from the southeast corner of Manitoba and in the southern extremes of Ontario, Quebec, and New Brunswick 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Io Moth?
The scientific name of Io Moth is Automeris io.
What kingdom does Io Moth belong to?
Io Moth belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Io Moth belong to?
Io Moth belongs to the phylum Arthropoda.
What class does Io Moth belong to?
Io Moth belongs to the class Insecta.
What order does Io Moth belong to?
Io Moth belongs to the order Lepidoptera.
What family does Io Moth belong to?
Io Moth belongs to the family Saturniidae.
What genus does Io Moth belong to?
Io Moth belongs to the genus Automeris.