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Antheraea polyphemus Antheraea polyphemus cocoon hanging on the twigs of Meadowsweet (Spiraea alba) in a grassy area between a windbreak and shrub carr/sedge meadow. Potential host plants nearby include Chokecherry (Prunus virginiana), Canada Plum (Prunus nigra), and Bay Willow (Salix pentandra). Antheraea polyphemus,Antheraea polyphemus cocoon,Geotagged,Polyphemus moth,Spring,United States,cocoon,moth cocoon Click/tap to enlarge

Antheraea polyphemus

Antheraea polyphemus cocoon hanging on the twigs of Meadowsweet (Spiraea alba) in a grassy area between a windbreak and shrub carr/sedge meadow. Potential host plants nearby include Chokecherry (Prunus virginiana), Canada Plum (Prunus nigra), and Bay Willow (Salix pentandra).

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The Polyphemus moth

The polyphemus moth is a North American member of the family Saturniidae, the giant silk moths. It is a tan-colored moth, with an average wingspan of 15 cm.

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Similar species: Moths And Butterflies
Species identified by Gary B
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By Gary B

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Uploaded Mar 29, 2019. Captured Mar 28, 2019 17:34 in 4408 Miller Rd, Barnum, MN 55707, USA.
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  • Canon EOS Rebel T6
  • f/5.6
  • 1/99s
  • ISO160
  • 51mm

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