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Polyphemus Moth

Antheraea polyphemus

Photo by LisaPowers
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Field Notes

Description:

Large tan moth with darker brown to black lines with a clear eyespot on each hindwing and forewing. The hindwing eyespots are especially exaggerated surrounded by yellow blue and black. This moth had the smaller, less feathery antennae of a female.

Habitat:

Rural yard in forest clearing with wet meadow along the drive up to the hpuse.

Notes:

Came to moth sheet and lights.

Reference Links:

Moth Photographers Group – Antheraea polyphemus – 7757

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Comments (5)
Jim Nelson
I agree...great photography on a colorful moth, Lisa. I feel like it is staring at me.
LisaPowers
Thank you António and Gilma! It has more subtle than some of the others, but I think it gives a peaceful feeling to look at it! :-)

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PublishedJuly 26, 2018

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