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Polyphemus Moth (male)

Antheraea polyphemus

Description:

This large moth stayed on the light outside my apartment for 3 days. If it left at any time, it came back to the same exact place. I live on the edge of a preserve.



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Aaron_G
Aaron_G 11 months ago

Nice spotting! The big, bushy antennae give this one away as being a male.

Florida, USA

Lat: 28.08, Long: -82.76

Spotted on Jun 2, 2012
Submitted on Jun 2, 2012

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