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Polyphemus Moth

Antheraea polyphemus

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Polyphemus Moth
Antheraea polyphemus Antheraea polyphemus - BugGuide.Net


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8 Comments

bearattack79
bearattack79 11 years ago

I have a nice one spotted you should check it out. Its big but the Luna is even bigger!

CarolSnowMilne
CarolSnowMilne 11 years ago

Yes, that is the size. 5-6 inches. WOW! 100-150 mm Wingspan.

CarolSnowMilne
CarolSnowMilne 11 years ago

Awesome and congratulations! Please take a look at my moths when you have the time. Many Silk Moths, but not this one as mentioned.

scottmcfadyen
scottmcfadyen 11 years ago

Looks like you IDd it correctly. Thanks!

scottmcfadyen
scottmcfadyen 11 years ago

Ontario, Canada. It was the largest moth I've ever seen. From nose to wingtip must have been 5 to 6 inches.

CarolSnowMilne
CarolSnowMilne 11 years ago

The coloring is different in your photo, but the markings are the same in the ID I gave. This one I really want to find.

CarolSnowMilne
CarolSnowMilne 11 years ago

It is definitely a kind of silk moth native to your area.

CarolSnowMilne
CarolSnowMilne 11 years ago

Cool! I haven't come across this one. What country are you in?

scottmcfadyen
Spotted by
scottmcfadyen

Spotted on Jun 11, 2012
Submitted on Jul 17, 2012

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