Polyphemus Moth Antheraea polyphemus (Cramer) (Insecta: Lepidoptera: Saturniidae: Saturniinae)
The polyphemus moth, Antheraea polyphemus (Cramer), is one of our largest and most beautiful silk moths. It is named after Polyphemus, the giant cyclops from Greek mythology who had a single large, round eye in the middle of his forehead. The name is because of the large eyespots in the middle of th...
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Main Author: | Donald W. Hall |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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The University of Florida George A. Smathers Libraries
2012-09-01
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Online Access: | https://journals.flvc.org/edis/article/view/120118 |
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