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Polyphemus Moth

Antheraea Polyphemus

Description:

It was in our porch's screen for over a week! It welcomed us during our first week in FL.

1 Species ID Suggestions

KarenL
KarenL 12 years ago
Polyphemus moth
Antheraea polyphemus Antheraea polyphemus


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2 Comments

Jennifer Flores
Jennifer Flores 12 years ago

Really?! It's actually way bigger than what it looks in the picture. It was on our porch for so long we actually missed it when it was gone!

KarenL
KarenL 12 years ago

Interesting find! I found a few of the caterpillars this year & have brought a cocoon inside in the hope of seeing this moth emerging!

Jennifer Flores
Spotted by
Jennifer Flores

Orlando, Florida, USA

Spotted on Dec 2, 2011
Submitted on Dec 3, 2011

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