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Polyphemus Moth - Hodges#7757 (Antheraea polyphemus)
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Bob Cammarata
Polyphemus Moth (Immature) -
Antheraea polyphemus
Catoctin Mountains, Frederick County, Maryland, USA
September 11, 2010
Size: Around 1"
Found feeding on low-level oak shrub.
Can someone verify if my assessment is correct?
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Contributed by
Bob Cammarata
on 12 September, 2010 - 1:03am
Last updated 12 September, 2010 - 9:11pm
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Bob Cammarata
, 12 September, 2010 - 9:11pm
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Polyphemus Moth
I agree - Polyphemus moth (Antheraea polyphemus)
The Luna moth caterpillar looks similar, but yours looks like Polyphemus to me.
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Kelly Fiegle
, 12 September, 2010 - 4:51am
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