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Polyphemus Moth Larva

Antheraea polyphemus

Description:

Large bright green caterpillar about 4 inches long.

Habitat:

Continental North America

Notes:

We found this caterpillar in our backyard where we have a lot of maples, walnuts and hickory trees.

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3naturegals
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3naturegals

Rockford, Michigan, USA

Spotted on Aug 9, 2012
Submitted on Aug 11, 2012

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