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Polyphemous moth caterpillar

Antheraea polyphemus - Polyphemus Moth - Hodges#7757

Photo by HemaShah
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Field Notes

Description:

A very pretty caterpillar found under oak trees next to oak trees and away from urban settings.ID confirmed by bug guide

Habitat:

oak habitat

Reference Links:

Caterpillar - Antheraea polyphemus - BugGuide.Net

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (3)
HemaShah
https://bugguide.net/node/view/1564852

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PublishedJuly 30, 2018

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