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Antheraea polyphemus
Newly emerged! I've been caring for this cocoon all winter (since October), and today (Easter, appropriately enough) he came out. He emerged in the early afternoon, spent the day resting and getting his wings ready, and at dusk, he flew away. An amazing animal :)
Spotted on Apr 20, 2014
Submitted on Apr 21, 2014
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Beautiful!! Good job, Mandy Hollman.