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Polyphemus Moth

Antheraea polyphemus

Photo by J.T.Layne
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Field Notes

Description:

I believe this to be a male due to the very plumose antennae.

Habitat:

Decidiuous forests, orchards, wetlands, among others.

Notes:

Found laying on the ground at approximately 1600. Moth was picked up and placed on tree. It later alighted at approximately 2100.

Reference Links:

Species Antheraea polyphemus - Polyphemus Moth - Hodges#7757 - BugGuide.Net

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (5)
NeilDazet
Hey JT! This would be a nice addition to the Moths of the World mission: http://www.projectnoah.org/missions/8841449
KarenL
Lovely macro! I have a cocoon that fell from one of our maple in a tank indoors & I'm hoping to get some photos of the moth eclosing in the spring!
J.T.Layne
Thank you Gerardo, he was very cooperative. I was able to put him into a quasi-light box for a little while to get the antennae.
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PublishedJanuary 22, 2012

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