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Polyphemus Moth

Antheraea polyphemus

Photo by LisaPowers
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Field Notes

Description:

Large light greenish-brown moth with ~5inch wingspan. red collar lined with white. Small eye spots on forewings, large eyespots on hind wings.

Habitat:

Very rural area in open area of woods where a house sits. Attracted to moth lights/sheet.

Reference Links:

Moth Photographers Group – Antheraea polyphemus – 7757

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PublishedJune 5, 2016

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