Antheraea polyphemus - Alchetron, The Free Social Encyclopedia

2.3K views · 470 reactions | The Polyphemus moth (Antheraea polyphemus) is a large, tan-colored North American moth with a wingspan of 3 15/16–5 7/8 in (10–15 cm). It's named after the one-eyed giant Polyphemus from Greek mythology due to the large eyespots on its hindwings. The moth's upperside is reddish to yellowish brown, with a pink or black and pink submarginal line on the forewing. The eyespots are clear ovals ringed with blue, yellow, and black. | Issa_Bella_World | Facebook

A first in its 40 year history, our gypsy moth program has discovered live female gypsy moths in Washington. In all, about 100 female moths were collected. Here is a video of one of them emerging. You can read more in our latest press release at https://agr.wa.gov/news/2017/NR2017-08-14FemaleGypsyMothsCaught.aspx #invasivespecies | Washington State Department of Agriculture

Polyphemus Moth