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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! ( photo / image / picture from jess_aura's Garden ) ( photo / image / picture from jess_aura's Garden ) ( photo / image / picture from jess_aura's Garden )

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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 _________________ Mortals must do what they are here to creatively do or they will become cranky. If you can't stand the heat, don't tickle the Dragon

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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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Posted: Mon Jun 22, 2009 2:26 am Post subject:
Great photos of a beautiful moth.

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