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 ...

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.

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.

Polyphemus Moth, Giant Silkworm Moth National Museum of Natural History. Click to open image viewer. CC0 Usage Conditions Apply Click for more information. Click to view download files. Click to view ...

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.