Eye Spot Collection

Bullseye / Io moth (Automeris io) showing eye spot markings on wings during deimatic display to deter predators, photographed on a white background, originating from North and Central America

Chinese moon moth (Actias dubernardi, female at rest amongst leaves. Dayaoshan, Jinxin, Guangxi, China

Red Helen swallowtail butterfly caterpillar (Papilio helenus) showing snake mimicry, Tai Mo Shan Country Park, Hong Kong, China

Peacock mantis (Pseudempusa pinnapavonis) in defensive posture; captive occurs in Burma and Thailand

Silk moth (Automeris zugana) sequence 2 of 2, with wings open to reveal eyespots, a means of deterring predators, photographed on a white background in mobile field studio

Common buckeye butterfly nectaring

Peacock katydid (Pterochroza ocellata) in defensive posture, Yasuni National Park, Orellana, Ecuador

Close up of Madagascan silk moth (Antherina suraka) eyespot on wing showing hair-like scales. Focus Stacked. Captive

Golden-edged owl-butterfly (Caligo uranus), butterfly captured for the collectors market, wing detail. Montes Azules Biosphere Reserve, Chiapas state, Mexico

Scarce swallowtail butterfly (Iphiclides podalirius) landing on a flower, nr Orvieto, Italy. June

Peacock katydid (Pterochroza ocellata) on leaf in defensive posture, Yasuni National Park, Amazon Basin, Ecuador

Male Spanish moon moth (Graellsia isabellae) close up of forewing eyespot, Switzerland

Two Clouded magpie moth (Abraxas sylvata) resting on a fern frond, Gosford Forest Park, County Armagh, Northern Ireland. June

Close up of the spots pattern on wing of a Giant owl butterfly (Caligo sp) Mindo, Ecuador

Blue morpho (Morpho helenor) butterflies feeding on mango fruit, butterfly observatory, La Paz Waterfall Gardens, Costa Rica

Saturniid moth (Saturniidae) with wings open to reveal eyespots, a means of deterring predators, Caribbean Slopes, Cordilera de Talamanca, Costa Rica

Meadow brown butterfly (Maniola jurtina), De Inslag, Brasschaat, Belgium August

Blue Morpho Butterfly, Morpho granadensis, wings closed and macro showing eye spots

Tropical Butterfly the Blue Morpho, Morpho peleides wings closed hanging on Orchid

Peacock Katydid (Pterochroza sp. ) wing eye-spot, Yasuni National Park, Amazon Rainforest, ECUADOR
Peacock Katydid (Pterochroza sp.) wing eye-spot, Yasuni National Park, Amazon Rainforest, ECUADOR. South America

The Giant Owl Butterfly, Caligo Memnon comparing the top and bottome wings

Silk Moth Gonimbrasia zambesina photographed in Sammamish, Washington

Sammamish, Washington a North American species from California. A small female silk moth Calosaturnia walterorum

Sammamish, Washington silk moth Antheraea polyphemus from North America

Sammamish, Washington photo of a small European Silk Moth, male Saturnia pavionella

Sammamish, Washington and the Indian Moon Moth Actias selene

Lantern Bug (Fulgora laternaria) adult, close-up of head with false eye markings, in rainforest, Peruvian Amazon, Peru, September

Comet (Calloplesiops altivelis) adult, with false-eye spot, Lembeh Straits, Sulawesi, Sunda Islands, Indonesia, January

Owl Moth (Automeris belti) adult, flashing eyespots and showing opossum face in defense, on ground in cloudforest, Volcan Arenal N.P. Alajuela Province, Costa Rica, August

Blue morpho butterfly (Morpho peleides) newly hatched, holding onto cocoon, close-up

Peacock butterfly

Great peacock moth (Saturnia pyri). This is the largest moth native to Europe. It has a wingspan of up to 15 centimetres and very distinctive ringed eye spots on its wings

Apollo butterfly C016 / 2229
Apollo (Parnassius apollo) butterfly. This butterfly is native to the mountains of Europe. Specimen obtained from the University of Valencia, Spain

Wall brown butterfly C016 / 2173
Wall brown (Lasiommata megera) butterfly. This butterfly is widespread in the Palaearctic region. Specimen obtained from the University of Valencia, Spain

Giant peacock moth C016 / 2260
Giant peacock moth (Saturnia pyri). This moth is native to Europe and is the largest European moth. Specimen obtained from the University of Valencia, Spain

Collared Owlet (Glaucidium brodiei brodiei) adult, rear view of head showing false eye markings, perched in tree, Eaglenest Wildlife Sanctuary, Arunachal Pradesh, India, january

Peacock Bass (Cichla ocellaris) adult, close-up of eyespot on tail, Rupununi River, Guyana

Two-eyed coralfish (Coradion melanopus). This fish inhabits tropical coral reefs in South-east Asia, where it feeds on sponges. Photographed in the Lembeh Strait, North Sulawesi, Indonesia

Owl Butterfly. Very large tropical butterfly. Costa Rica
ROG-12109 Owl Butterfly Costa Rica Caligo eurylochus Bob Gibbons Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

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"Captivating Eye Spots: Nature's Artistry in Sammamish, Washington and Beyond" Discover the mesmerizing world of eye spots found in various creatures, showcasing their remarkable beauty and intriguing adaptations. In Sammamish, Washington, witness the enchanting Indian Moon Moth Actias selene as it gracefully flutters with its striking eyespots adorning its wings. The Bullseye/Io moth Automeris io displays its vibrant wing markings during deimatic displays, captivating predators with its bold eye spot patterns. Journey to Dayaoshan in Jinxin to encounter the female Chinese moon moth Actias dubernardi at rest among leaves, revealing delicate eyespots that add a touch of mystique to this ethereal creature. Behold the astonishing snake mimicry of the Red Helen swallowtail butterfly caterpillar Papilio helenus as it showcases intricate eye spots on its body. The Peacock mantis Pseudempusa pinnapavonis from Burma assumes a defensive posture adorned with vividly colored eyespots that startle potential threats. In Yasuni National Park, Orellana, Ecuador, marvel at the fierce display of protection by both the Peacock katydid Pterochroza ocellata and Madagascan silk moth Antherina suraka as they reveal their stunning eyespot defenses. Observe how focus stacking brings out every detail of these hair-like scales and intricate patterns. Witness an enchanting sequence from the Silk moth Automeris zugana where open wings unveil mesmerizing eyespots that captivate onlookers. Delve into Montes Azules Biosphere Reserve in Chiapas state, Mexico to admire every minute detail on the wing of Golden-edged owl-butterfly Caligo uranus captured for collectors' market. Experience nature's elegance through rare encounters like Scarce swallowtail butterfly Iphiclides podalirius landing delicately on a flower near Orvieto, Italy.