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Polyphemus

Polyphemus

Description:

It is a gorgeous Polyphemus moth that was hanging out in my granda's courtyard. Probably due to our current heavy rains in Miami. It was gorgeous.Was about 6in wide. My dad named him Wally due to his choice of resting places! :) Enjoy

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Polyphemus Moth
Antheraea polyphemus


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3 Comments

Jacob Gorneau
Jacob Gorneau 11 years ago

Wonderful spotting! Could you please add this to my mission, Moths of the Americas? Thanks!

http://www.projectnoah.org/missions/8841...

Wild Things
Wild Things 11 years ago

Very pretty!

Aaron_G
Aaron_G 11 years ago

Nice first spotting, Veronica, and welcome to Project Noah. We look forward to future spottings from you! I've moved this entry to Arthropods for you.

VeronicaDelRio
Spotted by
VeronicaDelRio

Hialeah, Florida, USA

Spotted on May 23, 2012
Submitted on May 24, 2012

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