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Giant Silk MothsSilk worm moths
Location: Sherman, CT
May 30, 2011 2:01 pm
We just found both of these in our yard in CT. Both silkworm moths, we think a polyphemus and a prometheus–any thoughts. Both about 5” wing span.
Signature: Dee Ratterree
Female Prometheus Moth
Hi Dee,
We agree with both of your identifications. The Prometheus Moth is a female. The sexually dimorphic males are smaller and have very dark coloration. The Polyphemus Moth is also a female. The antennae of the male are much more developed.
Polyphemus Moth
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