The Polyphemus Moth is a giant silk moth with a wingspan up to six inches. Its hindwings bear large, striking eye-spots that startle predators. Adults do not eat — they live only to reproduce.
Best time to see a Polyphemus Moth
The best time to see a Polyphemus Moth is May–August, when about 61% of U.S. sightings happen, based on 62,582 research-grade iNaturalist observations.
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