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Polyphemus Moth

Antheraea polyphemus

Description:

Large light greenish-brown moth with ~5inch wingspan. red collar lined with white. Small eye spots on forewings, large eyespots on hind wings.

Habitat:

Very rural area in open area of woods where a house sits. Attracted to moth lights/sheet.

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1 Comment

Pradeep Kumar
Pradeep Kumar 7 years ago

Beautiful shot!

LisaPowers
Spotted by
LisaPowers

Virginia, USA

Spotted on May 28, 2016
Submitted on Jun 5, 2016

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