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Polyphemus Moth
Stanley Jones

Polyphemus Moth (Antheraea polythemus)

Polyphemus Moth (Antheraea polythemus: Saturnidae) Wingspan 10.0-15.0 cm (3.9-5.9 in).
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Habitat
Gulf Coast Prairies and Marshes Vegetational Area. Coastal live oak woods with openings and sandy soil at 2 m (6.6 ft) elevation.
Location
Live Oak Park, Ingleside, San Patricio County, Texas, USA.
Date taken
March 2019
Scientific name
Antheraea polythemus
Equipment used
Canon
maist
Oh, awesome portrait of this exotic butterfly, Stanley! Amazing creature and great close up detailed picture... fantastic work!
 
delia todd
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Gosh!! What an unusual shape this moth is!!

That's another weird and wonderful creature you've found to show us Stanley - many thanks my friend.
 
bievreJJ
what an amazing moth, Stanley!!! wonderful macro with splendid details and colors, top marks, many tfs!!!
 

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Butterflies & Moths
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Stanley Jones
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