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Field Notes

Description:

This moth was huge! And very beautiful. As you can see from the nickel, he wasn't moving very much. There is a slightly wooded area behind the pharmacy where it was hanging out, but it isn't deep woods.

Notes:

This moth was just hanging out on the sidewalk next to the pharmacy.

Species ID Suggestions

Polyphemus moth

Antheraea polyphemus

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Dan Doucette
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Comments (2)
auntnance123
Nice moth. And welcome to the Project Noah community, Brian.

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PublishedJuly 22, 2012

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