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Description
This is a Polyphemus Moth (Anthera polyphemus),one of the largest of the Silkmoths in the Saturniidae family.
Because of the large eyespot on each hind wing,
this moth is named after Polyphemus,
the one-eyed giant of Greek myths.
SEE THIS JOURNAL ENTRY for more in the story . . .
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Comments: 15
Oh, this is beautiful. I once was lucky enough to find one wandering around my porch light -- it sounded like a bird or something at first! The one I found was much, much larger than this one for sure. Say, is this a female or male do you know?
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so ... is it still alive? I mean I love moths and butterflies and moths (moths especially 
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Never thought a moth could look this beautiful!
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Oh wow, that's a great shot! I love how it's sitting on your hand. 
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i shot that in my office below my desk
with a flash so you could see the moth
with a black backdrop.
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this is simply an incredible photograph. fantastic work, such detail, and as always you seem to have a hold of mother nature herself.
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i love reading your descriptions/journals about these creatures. they always amaze me. thank you for sharing. it's beautiful!
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bugs bugs bugs bugs
i love bugs. and moths! that blue on its "eyes"
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Beautiful. I love the silkmoths we have around here. We're lucky to see them!
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Oh wow! What a splendid creature-- such wonderful patterns and colors and I love how they always look so soft 
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wonderful 
I definitely LOVE
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So ! We have a "One eyed Giant" sitting on the hand of a.. Red Headed Goddess !!
AHum !!!
I have to say.. your "pet" is prettier than my Robin !
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