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Photo#32739
Polyphemus moth - Antheraea polyphemus - male

Polyphemus moth - Antheraea polyphemus - Male
Acadia Natl. Park, Schoodic Pt., Hancock County, Maine, USA
July 15, 2005
Size: body 27 -28 mm
Came to UV lights and stayed till sun came up. There were lots of these that showed up during 2005 Maine Coleoptera Blitz, a sanctioned biosurvey of the national park. Sunlight backlighting gives this one an unusual look.