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Eastern Polyphemus Moth

Antheraea polyphemus

Photo by e.drinnon
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Field Notes

Description:

Three disembodied wings having belonged to an Eastern polyphemus moth.

Notes:

I found this poor little guy in pieces - maybe it was attacked by a bird or something. Whatever happened, it's a sad way to kick off Moth Week.

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