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Polyphemus

Antheraea polyphemus

Description:

The blue "eye" of the polyphemus moth(last photo for full view) is thought to startle predators and allow the moth to escape. The male has more feathery antennae, and the body is quite "furry" and thick

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KarenSaxton
KarenSaxton 8 years ago
KarenSaxton
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KarenSaxton

Oregon, USA

Spotted on Jul 16, 2015
Submitted on Jul 20, 2015

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