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Antheraea polyphemus
I do not like moths, This thing was sitting on our deck yesterday and my OH took a picture. IT gives me the creeps "starring" at me like this.
Matches my carpet nicely though.



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It’s beautiful! What a wonderful specimen, Klahanie. I’m sure Eileen (SBG) will love it!
I have to say, I don’t mind them at all, moths, butterflies, etc...just not so keen on big spiders.

31 May, 2021

 

I do indeed love it. The eye patterns on the wing are designed to do exactly that, creep a predator out, so they leave it alone.

31 May, 2021

 

That'a a stunner. It does indeed match your carpet!

31 May, 2021

 

I love the Moths and Butterflies and sadly they are on the decline. This is a real stunner and the markings are lovely.

1 Jun, 2021

 

Isn't that wonderful.

2 Jun, 2021

 

Its beautiful, it really does have eyes ..

3 Jun, 2021

 

Great shot ... I love moths, but I can see why you’re not keen on this one Klahanie 😕.

4 Jun, 2021




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