Polyphemus Moth (Antheraea polyphemus)

This page features various illustrations of the Polyphemus Moth (Antheraea polyphemus) in different formats such as PNG, SVG, and AI. A North American member of the giant silk moth family, it can be found across subarctic regions in Canada and the United States. Known for its large purple eyespots on tan hindwings, these serve as a distraction display to confuse predators and aid in camouflage. Differentiating between male and female moths is simple, with males possessing bushier plumose antennae compared to the females.