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Polyphemus Moth

Antheraea polyphemis

Photo by ceherzog
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35.1437, -82.8212

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Description:

One of the beautiful Giant Silkworms. Host plants include: ash, birch,grape, hickory, maple, oak & pine

Habitat:

Temperate montane rain forest: 3000'
Transylvania Co NC

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PublishedJuly 23, 2014

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