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Polyphemus moth

Photo by ShellyYoung
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Field Notes

Description:

Brown in color, blue'ish eyes on back of wings,,,,very large fan like antenni .

Notes:

always have one of these come to visit in the summer.

Species ID Suggestions

Polyphemus moth

Antheraea polyphemus

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Dan Doucette
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Comments (1)
Dan Doucette
It's a little hard to tell from the angle, but I think I'm right on this one. Anyone else agree/disagree?

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PublishedAugust 12, 2011

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