Photo by MANDI BATEMAN
The Polyphemus Moth was named after Polyphemus, a giant cyclops in Greek mythology, since the moth has large eye-spots on its wings.
July 5, 2018
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July 5, 2018 1 a.m.
The Polyphemus moth ... large and furry with eyespots!
Anyone seeing a huge flying insect at the bottom of a bush or plant would attract their attention immediately. Particularly, if the large-appearing butterfly is actually a large moth with a hairy body that resembles a tarantula. This moth can achieve the wingspan of 5.5 inches.