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.
Habitat
Forests and suburban areas throughout North America
Diet
Larvae: oak, birch, maple, and many other trees. Adults: do not feed
How common
Uncommon
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