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Polyphemus Moth

Photo by Edith
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Description:

This butterfly or moth? was resting on the side of the house for couple of hours and was as big as my palm, ...can anybody tell me what this is?

Species ID Suggestions

Polyphemus Moth

Antheraea polyphemus

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Comments (3)
daniel.r.durda
Ewww... I hate moths and this one looks hairier and More disgusting than others
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PublishedJuly 3, 2011

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