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Polyphemus Moth

Antheraea sp.

1 Species ID Suggestions

bayucca
bayucca 11 years ago
Polyphemus Moth
Antheraea sp. Genus Antheraea - BugGuide.Net


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bayucca
bayucca 11 years ago

For your promptiness I give a prompt ID as well, unfortunately not a complete one... This moth looks quite worn, so markings and colors are almost disappeared. I think it is a Polyphemus moth, Antheraea polyphemus, but I am not sure if a definite ID is possible from this shot.

JustinAnderson
Spotted by
JustinAnderson

Minnesota, USA

Spotted on Jun 9, 2012
Submitted on Jun 28, 2012

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