Group: INSECT

Family: SATURNIIDAE

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SciName: Antheraea polyphemus

ComName: Polyphemus Moth

Contributor: Newman, Randy

Original Source: Lepidoptera of Ft. Macon State Park; 1. Preliminary survey of the Macrolepidoptera; J Bolling Sullivan, PhD.

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Fun Fact(s): Host Plants: Hardwoods: ash, birch, willow, maple, oak, other spp. in Rosacaes: (not on pines, as has been reported; rejects hickory -- DFS)

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SciName: Antheraea polyphemus

ComName: Polyphemus Moth

Contributor: H. Smith

Original Source: Caterpillars of Eastern North America. David L. Wagner, 2005.

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Fun Fact(s): Larave sometimes make snapping sounds with their mandibles. The reason for this behavior is not yet known.

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