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Polyphemus Moth

Antheraea polyphemus

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Field Notes

Description:

large brown moth with four colorful translucent spots.

Habitat:

found on ground in front lawn in residential neighborhood

Notes:

may have been in process of laying eggs as it appeared too heavy to fly

Species ID Suggestions

Polyphemus Moth

Antheraea polyphemus

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Reza Hashemizadeh
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PublishedMay 22, 2013

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