Name that moth

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  1. dkgrl76

    dkgrl76 New Seed

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    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):

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    Thanks!
     
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  3. Frank

    Frank GardenStew Founder Staff Member Administrator

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

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

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    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 :)
     

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