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Polyphemus moth

Antheraea polyphemus

Description:

Huge male with a ragged right front forewing and hindwing. Very sooty looking too. Very exaggerated eye spots on the hindwings.

Habitat:

Rural yard in forest clearing with wet meadow along the drive up to the house.

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LisaPowers
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LisaPowers

Virginia, USA

Spotted on Jul 29, 2018
Submitted on Jul 30, 2018

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