The Polyphemus moth (Antheraea polyphemus) is the most widely distributed of the giant silk moths in North America. The ethereal luna moth (Actias luna) is another large, common and well-known ...

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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.

Joel Gibson, curator of the entomology collection at the Royal B.C. Museum, said the Contorines moth is a particularly rotund male. “It looks like a chunky boy, as my kids would say.” Polyphemus moths ...

A harmless Polyphemus moth —spotted by Chantal Contorines and her daughter, Sofia — looks like a cross between a moth and a tarantula. It's uncommon and known to be a bit of a loner.

June means warm nights, summer solstice, fireflies … and the seldom-seen giant silk moths. ... Yet another large (4-to-6-inch wingspan) and quite common silk moth is the Polyphemus moth.

A harmless Polyphemus moth —spotted by Chantal Contorines and her daughter, Sofia — looks like a cross between a moth and a tarantula. It's uncommon and known to be a bit of a loner.