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Polyphemus Moth Cocoon

Antheraea polyphemus

Photo by momsavang
Published on Project Noah
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Field Notes

Description:

Inch long cocoon made of oak leaves and webbing. it had already been evacuated, but not sure if it was recent.

Habitat:

low hanging oak branch in wooded area near house. west central ga.

Species ID Suggestions

Polyphemus Moth

Antheraea polyphemus

Comments (2)

Thanks Jellis! I was wondering because I spotted the cocoon the same day we spotted the polyphemus moth, but I wasn't sure.

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