L. L. Wall

L. L. Wall club

Posted: 10 Feb 2019


Taken: 09 Jul 2011

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Polyphemus Moth, tattered and tired ...

Polyphemus Moth, tattered and tired ...
Wikipedia says: "The Polyphemus moth (Antheraea polyphemus) is a North American member of the family Saturniidae, the giant silk moths. It is a tan-colored moth, with an average wingspan of 15cm (6 in). The most notable feature of the moth is its large, purplish eyespots on its two hind wings. The eye spots give it its name – from the Greek myth of the Cyclops Polyphemus. The species is widespread in continental North America, with local populations found throughout subarctic Canada and the United States. The caterpillar can eat 86,000 times its weight at emergence in a little less than two months." (Unfortunately, this specimen was too shy to spread its wings to display the namesake spots on its hind wings.)

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 Gliip N
Gliip N
he had a voracious appetite
nice photo!!!
5 years ago.
 Roger (Grisly)
Roger (Grisly) club
Great looking moth beautifully captured.
5 years ago.
 Andy Rodker
Andy Rodker club
Lovely shot!
5 years ago.
 Leo W
Leo W club
what a huge butterfly
5 years ago.

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