Polyphemus Moth
Pictures

The Polyphemus moth, one of the giant silk moths of North American, shows the bright eyespots on its hindwings which is used to deter predators.

Polyphemus moth or silk moth on a brick wall.

Two Polyphemus moths mating in a garden.

Male Polyphemus moth (Antheraea polyphemus). Eyespots on hind wings are often covered by front wing and then revealed suddenly in attempt to startle predators.

A young Polyphemus caterpillar (Antheraea polyphemus) on the back of an Oak leaf. This one is in an early instar stage and has a lot of growing to do before becoming a beautiful moth.

A Polyphemus moth isolated on a white background.

Polyphemus moth on ground