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| Polyphemus moth |
This is Mothra. DH found this in the parking lot at work this morning. That's a parking lot stripe it is sitting on. Yes, it really is that big! Based on the extra 'furry' and large antenna, we believe this to be a male of the species. They only live a short time, appearing like this for their breeding season.
What a beautiful specimen! My son will be so jealous. When he was 7, he had a luna moth for a few days until I convinced him to let it go so it could "party with friends" with what little time it had left.
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