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Polyphemus Moth

Antheraea polyphemus

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Field Notes

Description:

Light brown with eye spots on hind wings.

Habitat:

They dwell in deciduous hardwood forests, wetlands and orchard apart from urban areas. They have several host plants where they lay their eggs.

Notes:

Found him on my window and brought him indoors. I coaxed his wings open.

Species ID Suggestions

io moth

automeris io

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