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Photo by alwalent
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Field Notes

Description:

Very large, furry, and brown

Species ID Suggestions

Polyphemus Moth

Antheraea polyphermus

Reference Link
Jacob Gorneau
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Comments (1)
Jacob Gorneau
Beautiful! Due to the large antennae, I would call this a male. The photo in the link shows a ventral (underside view) which almost completely matches yours.

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PublishedJune 25, 2013

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