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Tuesday, October 24, 2023

October 24, 2023

I am known as a Polyphemus Moth
I'm named after a Cyclops from Greek Mythology
Scientists say I have quadripectinate antennae
Which means "fancy deely-boppers" in Dee-speak.

Location: Outside my bathroom window, Fellsmere

Sources: https://entnemdept.ufl.edu/creatures/MISC/MOTHS/polyphemus_moth.htm

Photo and text © 2023 Dee Fairbanks Simpson




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