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Polyphemus Moth Gallery (7757)

Antheraea polyphemus
Hodges #7757

The first set of images depict a male polyphemus moth having just emerged from its cocoon (chrysalis)
The moth was observed at Falling Creek (a tributary of the Suwannee River) Falls Park in Columbia County of North Central Florida.
Polyphemus Moth Male Polyphemus Moth Detail of large eyespot of Male Polyphemus Moth Detail of large eyespot of Male Polyphemus Moth Male Polyphemus Moth
Male Polyphemus Moth Polyphemus Moth Cocoon Hole in Cocoon Polyphemus Moth Cocoon (7757) Polyphemus Moth
Polyphemus Moth Female Polyphemus Moth Male Polyphemus Moth

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Connie 04-Jun-2011 01:39
Where is this moth usually found: We are in Western NY and the size of this month is larger than normally found in our local. The one we found is about 4 inches!
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