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Polyphemus Moth caterpillar

Antheraea polyphemus

Photo by AlanO'Neill
Published on Project Noah
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Description:

Caterpillar found in River Falls, WI. Approximately 2" long

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Comments (2)
alicelongmartin
Don't forget to put the correct name on your page. Such a vivid color.
AmberLundeen
Polyphemus Caterpillar http://www.whatsthatbug.com/2010/12/01/polyphemus-caterpillar-5/
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PublishedAugust 16, 2011

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