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Polyphemus Moth

Antheraea polyphemus

Description:

Large fuzzy, mostly red, with peacock like spots and blue lines. Fuzzy antennae.

Habitat:

Woodland, near open fields. Top of hill.

Notes:

Very large moth.

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1 Comment

Yasser
Yasser 13 years ago

Beautiful moth!

WoodlandPotter
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WoodlandPotter

Georgia

Spotted on Apr 20, 2010
Submitted on Apr 20, 2011

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