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Polyphemus Moth
Antheraea polyphemus
37.6824, -77.8849
Field Notes
Description:
The upper sides of this moth are reddish brown; it has an eyespot on each wing, which I almost did not get to photograph. The eyespots are blue and yellow with black rings around them.
Habitat:
Common in almost all parts of Canada and also in almost every state in the U.S., except Arizona and Nevada, according to www.butterfliesandmoths.org.
No one particular habitat.
Notes:
Adults do not feed.
Species ID Suggestions
Spotted for Missions
Photographed
PublishedJuly 28, 2014
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