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Polyphemus moth

Antheraea polyphemus

Photo by LisaPowers
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Description:

Huge male with a ragged right front forewing and hindwing. Very sooty looking too. Very exaggerated eye spots on the hindwings.

Habitat:

Rural yard in forest clearing with wet meadow along the drive up to the house.

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