Polyphemus Moth

Silence of the Lambs Polyphemus Moth
If you find moths or butterflies in the morning before their wings are dry, you can carefully put them in a container and stick them in the fridge for a few minutes.  The cold air makes them docile and you can handle them easily without hurting them.
Polyphemus Moth Antennae
The males have larger antennae to pick up the pheromones of the females.  Polyphemus moths are some of the largest and most striking silk moths in North America.
Holding A Polyphemus Moth
Syd holding it before we released it back onto the tree. 

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