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dkgrl76
Virginia
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Posted: Tue Aug 07, 2007 2:44 am   Post subject: Name that moth


Hey everybody. I'm not much of a moth/butterfly/insect person, but I found this really huge Moth today at home (about 3/4th the size of my foot, maybe a bit smaller). I never realized that they could be so big hehe. Anywho here it is (if needed, I have a zoomed in version):



Thanks!




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Frank


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Originally Galway, Ireland
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Posted: Tue Aug 07, 2007 1:38 pm   Post subject:


Hi dkgirl, after a bit of searching I think you may have a Polyphemus Moth (Antheraea polyphemus):



Here's what it looks like with its wings fully extended:



The only thing I am unsure about is that in your photo the upper wings seem to me missing a prominent line.

What do you think? By the way welcome to GardenStew Smile

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