Polyphemus Moth Animal Pictures

Antheraea polyphemus

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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.

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.
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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.
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Polyphemus moth or silk moth on a brick wall.

Two polyphemus moths mating in a garden

Two Polyphemus moths mating in a garden.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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A Polyphemus moth isolated on a white background.

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 on ground
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