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Polyphemus Moth

Antheraea polyphemus

Photo by NaturalMystic
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Field Notes

Description:

Redish brown large frenatae

Habitat:

Observed on brick wall at the front of a dwelling

Notes:

Very still and unresponsive to shutter sound of camera

Species ID Suggestions

Polyphemus Moth

Antheraea polyphemus

Reference Link
Jacob Gorneau
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Jacob Gorneau
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PublishedAugust 7, 2010

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