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jess_aura
Woodstock, IL
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Posted: Sun Jun 21, 2009 8:39 pm   Post subject: Found an interesting-looking butterfly!


I have never seen one like this and thought it was really different looking. Does anyone know what it is? I also found a chrysalis nearby and thought maybe it came from one like that. Look at its big fat body and stubby legs!


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Posted: Sun Jun 21, 2009 8:56 pm   Post subject:


What you have is a Antheraea polyphemus (Polyphemus Moth) giant Silkmoth.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Antheraea_polyphemus


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jess_aura
Woodstock, IL
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Posted: Mon Jun 22, 2009 12:44 am   Post subject:


Thank you! My family is very excited to find out what it is.

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Canadian Chelsea
Ontario, Canada
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Posted: Mon Jun 22, 2009 2:26 am   Post subject:


Great photos of a beautiful moth. Stew Face 2

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