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Polyphemus Moth

Antheraea polyphemus

Description:

large brown moth with four colorful translucent spots.

Habitat:

found on ground in front lawn in residential neighborhood

Notes:

may have been in process of laying eggs as it appeared too heavy to fly

1 Species ID Suggestions

Polyphemus Moth
Antheraea polyphemus large moth - Antheraea polyphemus - BugGuide.Net


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SlayerLovnHippy
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SlayerLovnHippy

Poquoson, Virginia, USA

Spotted on May 22, 2013
Submitted on May 22, 2013

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