Photo 356806, (c) William (Bill) Reynolds, all rights reserved, uploaded by William (Bill) Reynolds

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Associated observations

Photos / Sounds

What

Polyphemus Moth (Antheraea polyphemus)

Observer

billreynolds

Date

June 1, 2013

Description

Multiple Antheraea polyphemus males attracted to a newly emerged female (female polyphemus ecl., Friday afternoon, 31 May 2013 / Males arrived between 2:30-4:00 AM 01 June 2013).

Approx. 4 dozen + males flew in between 2:30-4:00 AM.
(Combo of images taken between 3:00 & 4:00 AM)

This is one of our most common large moths in the southeast with several "overlapping" broods per season (flight season = late April-early September).

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