Polyphemus Moth

Antheraea polyphemus (Cramer (1775))

Antheraea polyphemus (Polyphemus Moth) is a species of Lepidoptera in the family giant silkworm moths. Individuals can grow to 125 mm.

EOL has data for 3 attributes, including:

geographic distribution includes
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- Definition: This organism is known to be present in this location or region. Not exclusive; other regions may also be reported.
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United States
- URI: http://www.geonames.org/6252001
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habitat includes
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prairie
- URI: http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/ENVO_00000260
- Definition: An area of land of low topographic relief that historically supported grasses and herbs, with few trees, and having generally a mesic (moderate or temperate) climate. Dominated by tall grasses (contrast steppe).
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wingspan
- URI: http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q245097
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125 mm

Known occurrences, collected specimens and observations of Polyphemus Moth. View this species on GBIF