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Polyphemus moth

Antheraea polyphemus

Photo by Darwinist
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28.4699, -81.5706

Field Notes

Description:

Large moth. Mostly shades of brown. 4-5 inch wingspan. One black eye-spot on each hindwing. One hole in each fore and hind wing.

Habitat:

Found in Windermere Florida.

Species ID Suggestions

Polyphemus Moth

Antheraea polyphemus

Comments (2)

Thanks for the quick suggestions! Looks like Polyphemus is correct :)
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PublishedOctober 27, 2011

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