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Antheraea polyphemus
Beautiful, large moth found near the garden. It may have been injured, as it didn't seem to be able to fly. Once it got frightened and flashed its eyespots, it also lifted its front legs in the air and started to vibrate its whole body. I'm assuming this is part of it's attempt to scare off predators? Pretty interesting creature!
Spotted on Jun 19, 2012
Submitted on Jun 20, 2012
3 Comments
Great spot!
Amazing shots! Could you please join my mission, Moths of the Americas, and add this spotting to the mission? Thanks so much!
http://www.projectnoah.org/missions/8841...
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