Pretty Brown Moth
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ken erickson
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Two beautiful moths for sure!
I am curious however. I believe that what you have is Anteraea Polyphemus or its common name Polyphemus Moth.
The Luna moth is Actias Luna.
I am curious however. I believe that what you have is Anteraea Polyphemus or its common name Polyphemus Moth.
The Luna moth is Actias Luna.
I've never seen a luna moth in the wild. But several years ago I saw a Polyphemus resting on the side of my house. It was as big as the face of a brick, but had its wings folded so the eyes were hidden, so I barely saw it. I was amazed to learn they can't eat so they only live a few days, just long enough to mate and lay eggs.
ken erickson
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There are some crazy beautiful moths in the genus Anteraea (Tussar moths) with most having eye spots.
I'm sure you are right....I am no etymologist. When I first did a 'Google Search' I just put in Brown Luna and came up with pics pretty much matching the moth but labeled Brown Luna.
I certainly noticed the lack of the 'tail' as with the Luna Moth....but just thought it one of those differences.
Edit: Went back and edited title and pics so as not to post in error.
But yes, clearly not a Luna. Pretty moth though.
Some others around my place.
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ken erickson
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You have some great diversity of species! Thanks for sharing.
One of the things I have learned since getting involved with my habitat project is scientific names of species and their common names. Some native plant species have 5 , 6 or more common names that can easily cross over to other species. A lot depending on location or region. That’s what I was curious about. I thought perhaps a common name was brown Luna for the Polyphemus Moth in your part of the country.
One of the things I have learned since getting involved with my habitat project is scientific names of species and their common names. Some native plant species have 5 , 6 or more common names that can easily cross over to other species. A lot depending on location or region. That’s what I was curious about. I thought perhaps a common name was brown Luna for the Polyphemus Moth in your part of the country.
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Well....Deep East Texas is famous for its many colloquialisms...but this was not one of them. Just MY mistake.
Appreciate the correct information.
We do have a great diversity of flora and fauna here though....you are right about that.
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I was running a chainsaw & reached under this small cedar tree to cut it when I saw some eyes looking back at me. My first thought was “snake” & I was going to get nailed.
LOL! That's part of his defense; it worked. He couldn't bite you if he wanted to. It's amazing how he blends in, great picture.
It's amazing just how beautiful some moths are, and just how soft and fuzzy they are. I don't think of moths as being furry, but they are, and it's fun.
Also, I wish I had some false eyes to confuse predators.
Also, I wish I had some false eyes to confuse predators.