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Spotting

Description:

A very large moth. Unseen side has large reddish eyes, one on each wing.

Notes:

Saw this big beauty resting on my walk. I wasn't able to get a better photo, as it took off. With wings spread, it was almost as large as my hand.

1 Species ID Suggestions

bayucca
bayucca 10 years ago
Polyphemus Moth
Antheraea polyphemus Moth Photographers Group – Antheraea polyphemus – 7757


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1 Comment

crowosu
crowosu 10 years ago

great find!

cjcrook
Spotted by
cjcrook

Zanesville, Ohio, USA

Spotted on May 15, 2013
Submitted on May 15, 2013

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