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Polyphemus moth

Antheraea polyphemus

Polyphemus moth

Jeff Hahn, University of Minnesota

Description: 3 3/4 to 5 1/4 inches wingspan. It has brown wings with a large blue and yellow eyespot on each hind wing.

Where/When: Associated with hardwood trees. It is also are attracted to lights. Present May to July.

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