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Antheraea polyphemus
Family: Saturniidae, Subfamily: Saturniinae (Giant Silk Moths) Female (less bushy antennae) Wingspan: Nearly 150 mm (6 inches). Colorful large, flat-winged silk moth with pinkish cinnamon wings marked with transparent eyespots surrounded by yellow and blue rings. Does not have mouthparts. Hosts: Trees and shrubs including ash, birch, grape, hickory, maple.
Woodlands. Will come to light (came to front porch light)
Spotted on Jun 12, 2013
Submitted on Jun 13, 2013
14 Comments
Yay, you got one! I'm so happy for you. Great series of your #1 species to find this year.
Nice
Nice set!
Amazing....
Thanks so much! More photos. Daytime photos. She is still at the porch area 44 hours later. http://www.projectnoah.org/spottings/275...
Lovely set of pics Carol.
wonderful series Carol :)
Amazing Carol! Love the second shot!
Sounds like you were channeling Carlos Castaneda. Nice set.
Beware though. Look into her eyes and they will hypnotize you! I am telling you, last night, I was imagining she was winking at me. LOL
Great find and series Carol!
Beautiful!
Great spotting, Carol. You are a true Moth-er, getting them on your hand and finger, very cool.
Wonderful series Carol!