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Polyphemus moth

Antheraea polyphemus

Spotting Image 1

Description:

6 inches in width, fuzzy exterior, light tan overall coloration.

Habitat:

Under a silver maple in quiet repose

1 Species ID Suggestions

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Dan Doucette
Dan Doucette 10 years ago
Polyphemus Moth
Antheraea polyphemus Antheraea polyphemus


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1 Comment

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Dan Doucette
Dan Doucette 10 years ago

Beautiful specimen but that's not a luna moth, its a polyphemus moth.

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Ann Strozyk
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Ann Strozyk

Maryland, USA

Spotted on Aug 14, 2013
Submitted on Aug 14, 2013

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