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Polyphemus moth

Photo by elyngrace
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Field Notes

Description:

Big moth no idea what kind it's the first time I've seen one like this I used my hand for scale it was a beautiful moth!

Habitat:

Sutton, Quebec

Notes:

Came to my porch light

Species ID Suggestions

Polyphemus Moth

Antheraea polyphemus

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Steffi
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Comments (4)
Steffi
I will add to the chorus of "Polyphemus". What a lovely creature!
Laurine
Could be a Polyphemus Moth. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Antheraea_polyphemus
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PublishedJuly 3, 2011

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