Polyphemus Moth

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Location: Shelton, Washington.
July 7, 2011 1:30 pm
Heyy Bugman(: I live in Shelton Washington. My Mom saw this bug after coming home from the grocery store at around 11:00 am. We all think it looks like a moth, a very BIG moth at that. Hahaha. It tends to stick to everything it steps on. We would love to know what this is.(: My whole family loves your website! Thank you(:
Signature: Ella

Polyphemus Moth

Hi Ella,
This beauty is a Polyphemus Moth.  It has probably the greatest range of any North American Giant Silkmoth as it is found across the continental United States and Canada.

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