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Polyphemus Moth caterpillar

Antheraea polyphemus

Photo by ScientiaGulo
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Description:

Approximately 90mm long, 25mm wide

Species ID Suggestions

Polyphemus Moth Caterpillar

Antheraea polyphemus

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florida33girl
Although I'm fairly certain this is a Polyphemus Moth caterpillar, it's also possible it could be a Luna Moth. They are extremely similar, but this caterpillar is lacking a lateral white line down the sides, so I'm going to say Polyphemus.

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