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Polyphemus moth

Antheraea polyphemus

Photo by Ann Strozyk
Published on Project Noah
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Field Notes

Description:

6 inches in width, fuzzy exterior, light tan overall coloration.

Habitat:

Under a silver maple in quiet repose

Species ID Suggestions

Polyphemus Moth

Antheraea polyphemus

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Dan Doucette
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Dan Doucette
Beautiful specimen but that's not a luna moth, its a polyphemus moth.
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PublishedAugust 14, 2013

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