jess_aura
Woodstock, IL
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| Posted: Sun Jun 21, 2009 8:39 pm Post subject: Found an interesting-looking butterfly! |
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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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toni
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North Texas, Zone 8a
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| Posted: Sun Jun 21, 2009 8:56 pm Post subject: |
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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: |
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Thank you! My family is very excited to find out what it is.
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