Male Polyphemus moth (Antheraea polyphemus). Eyespots on hind wings are often covered by front wing and then revealed suddenly in attempt to startle p

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Male Polyphemus moth (Antheraea polyphemus). Eyespots on hind wings are often covered by front wing and then revealed suddenly in attempt to startle predators.

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Photo credit: © Gerry Bishop / Alamy / Afripics
License: Royalty Free
Model Released: No

Keywords: antheraea, defense, eyespot, hairy, insect, moth, polyphemus, predation, scales, startle, wings