Polyphemus Moth
Antheraea polyphemus
This bug has been reportedly found in the following regions:
Vincent, Alabama
Lakeside, Arizona
Mena, Arkansas
Sonora, California
Guilford, Connecticut
Brooksville, Florida
Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Lutz, Florida(2 reports)
Oldsmar, Florida
Gainesville, Georgia
Divernon, Illinois
Benton, Kentucky
Sulphur, Louisiana
Millersville, Maryland
Oakland, Maryland
Windsor Mill, Maryland
Blanchard, Michigan
Cannon Falls, Minnesota
Marietta, Mississippi
Cole Camp, Missouri
Bennington, Nebraska
Argyle, New York
Holland, New York
North Collins, New York
Concord, North Carolina
Columbus, Ohio
Glouster, Ohio
Stilwell, Oklahoma
Tulsa, Oklahoma
Blodgett, Oregon
Springboro, Pennsylvania
Tobyhanna, Pennsylvania
Summerville, South Carolina(2 reports)
Chattanooga, Tennessee(2 reports)
Crossville, Tennessee
Pocahontas, Tennessee
Wartburg, Tennessee
Arlington, Texas
Conroe, Texas
Denton, Texas
Dickinson, Texas
Helotes, Texas
San Antonio, Texas
Spring, Texas(2 reports)
Fredericksburg, Virginia
Leesburg, Virginia
Bellingham, Washington
Kalama, Washington
Spokane, Washington
Matewan, West Virginia
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This is the most widespread of the Saturnid moths, occurring all across the US and Canada, except for AZ and NV, and Newfoundland.
The name Polyphemus comes from the Odyssey of Homer. He was the Giant one-eyed Cyclops. This refers to the large eye spots on the hind wings of this moth.
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It feeds on many trees and shrubs, including
Blueberries, Brapes, Oaks, Maples, Pines, Birches, American Hornbeam, Hawthorns, American Beech, Ash, Witch Hazel, Black Walnut, Yellow Poplar, Black Cherry, Quaking Aspen, Elderberry, Alders, Sassafras, Willows, Hickories, Elms, Chestnuts