67,530 observationsLeast Concern
Polyphemus Moth
Antheraea polyphemus
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Arthropoda ›Class: Insecta ›Order: Lepidoptera ›Family: Saturniidae ›Genus: Antheraea
About
Antheraea polyphemus (polyphemus moth) is a North American member of the family Saturniidae, the giant silk moths. It is a tan-colored moth, with an average wingspan of 15 cm (6 in). The most notable feature of the moth is its large, purplish eyespots on its two hind wings. The eye spots give it its name – from the Greek myth of the Cyclops Polyphemus. The species is widespread in continental North America, with local populations found throughout subarctic...
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Polyphemus Moth is Antheraea polyphemus.
- Polyphemus Moth belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- Polyphemus Moth belongs to the phylum Arthropoda.
- Polyphemus Moth belongs to the class Insecta.
- Polyphemus Moth belongs to the order Lepidoptera.
- Polyphemus Moth belongs to the family Saturniidae.
- Polyphemus Moth belongs to the genus Antheraea.