There are many butterfly and moth species that have developed what appear to be extra eyes. These distinct wing markings are often referred to as eyespots, false eyes or false eyespots and come in a ...

and the Io moth’s huge, eye-like spots – which are probably meant to scare away predators. Moths are as worth appreciating as butterflies, even if they aren’t as brightly coloured or as ...

I’m seeing butterflies in the garden and butterfly and moth caterpillars are active ... appeared on Florida Times-Union: Keep an eye out for spots on leaves and caterpillars in garden ...