Polyphemus Moth, Antheraea polyphemus

Photos by Claire Curry

August 25, 2002, near Greenwood, Wise County, Texas

(same individual as below)

October 19, 2001, near Greenwood, Wise County, Texas

We found the caterpillar either on or below (I've forgotten) a cottonwood tree near the house and brought it inside.  We put it in a glass aquarium with a lot of cottonwood leaves and branches, where it spun a cocoon around itself.  Unfortunately, it got moldy and never emerged.

October 19, 2001, near Greenwood, Wise County, Texas

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