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 ...

Saturniidae moths alone have over 2,300 species globally. Some moths have fake eyes, known as eyespots, on their wings as a ...

The polyphemus moth is also common in the east, but can be found as far west as California. The large eyespots on their wings ...

Butterflies and moths are masters of disguise, able to copy animal faces ... A common use of colour is as a defence against predators. Some species have developed large eyespots on their wings, ...

Or the chocolate moth, which is dark brown with light, coloured stripes and a delicate lacy pattern on the edges of its wings. Check out our gallery to see more magical-looking moths! Butterflies ...