Wildlife at River Ridge: polyphemus moth

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Monday, July 4, 2011

Polyphemus Moth

Like the Luna and Imperial moths these things are just huge. They get up to a 6" wingspan.

For more info on these moths:

http://www.fcps.edu/islandcreekes/ecology/polyphemus_moth.htm

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Monday, July 4, 2011

Polyphemus Moth