Polyphemus Moth (Antheraea polyphemus) in Searsmont, United States

Photo by Fyn Kynd

Published on Project Noah

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Field Notes

Description:

My first ever of the species. Second largest moth in North America!

Habitat:

Attracted from surrounding fields, marshes, and woodlands by light.

Reference Links:

Moth Photographers Group – Antheraea polyphemus – 7757

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (24)

HemaShah

Hi Fyn,how do you drag and drop a picture on the biography page of Bug Guide? I was unable to do that. I saw your pic and was wondering if i could add some images on my biography too. Thanks for your help.Sorry for hijacking this very very cute moth.

Fyn Kynd

Thanks Maria, Neil, Kranti, and Dilan!

Dilan Chathuranga

Wow!!Wonderful!!

Kranti Dhiman

oh too awesome !!!! great series Fyn

Neil Ross

He's a cute little fellow. Great spotting, Fyn, and beautiful photography.

Maria dB

Congratulations on finding this one, Fyn!

Fyn Kynd

Thanks Daniele!