Polyphemus moths overwinter in their silken cocoons, the adult moths emerging in late spring and early summer. Adults don’t eat, they don’t have mouths (which is weird to think about).

Polyphemus moths do not eat; like the rest of the Saturniids, they emerge from their cocoons with vestigial mouthparts. Their adult lives are devoted to reproduction.

Polyphemus moths, with a 4- to 6-inch wingspan, are members of the giant silkworm moth family. Silkworm moths are among the largest moths in the United States.

Common name: Giant Silk Moth. Species: Antheraea polyphemus. Appearance: Tan, beige or chestnut brown. Wing span of 4-6 inches. Two bold, owl-like fake eyes on its hind wings.

Moths in Spokane. Polyphemus moth (Antheraea polyphemus). Known as one of the largest and most beautiful moths in North America, the polyphemus moth can be found throughout most of the country.

We decided that if it really were a polyphemus moth, it wouldn't have space to spread its wings in the little bug catcher, and so we procured a butterfly garden (sort of a pop-up screened cylinder ...

This polyphemus moth has prominent eyespots or false eyes on its underwings, presumably to flash when a predator is near. Adult polyphemus moths do not feed.

The Polyphemus Moth is a mellow brown and has a 6-inch wingspan. Its large purple and yellow eyespots located on its hind wings are its most notable, arresting feature.

Polyphemus moth a big coho, carp bias and Lake Michigan high waters are in the notes from Chicago outdoors. Polyphemus moth a big coho, carp ...

He had found a freshly emerged female Polyphemus moth still in the process of expanding and drying its wings after being stuck in the confines of a cocoon. In this state, ...

Discover the amazing silk moths you can expect to find in the garden. See photos of silk moths and learn facts about these ...