Has anybody seen this huge moth, or know anything about this?
Just curious, as it was perched on the side of our house.

TIA

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From: John White
Subject: Re: Huge moth - moth.jpg
Date: Thu, 29 Jul 1999 07:06:42 -0400

Hi Rich,

Your moth appears to be a Polyphemus Moth (Antheraea polyphemus).
It's normal range is east of the Rocky Mountains from Canada to
Mexico. It's name Polyphemus is from the one-eyed gaint of Greek
Myths. Great picture!

Hope this helps!

P.S.: The tape measure appears to be Stanley model # ..... :-)

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John White
Reptiles & Amphibians of Virginia
http://www.erols.com/reptiles/