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antheraea polyphemus

/ænˈθɪriːə ˌpɒlɪˈfiːməs/

Tradução: Grande mariposa selvagem da América do Norte, conhecida pelas manchas oculares nas asas posteriores usadas para intimidar predadores.

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/ænˈθɪriːə ˌpɒlɪˈfiːməs/formalscientific
  • ptGrande mariposa selvagem da América do Norte, conhecida pelas manchas oculares nas asas posteriores usadas para intimidar predadores.

A large North American silk moth species, known for its distinctive eyespots on the hindwings, which it uses to startle predators.

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    A large North American silk moth species known for its distinctive eyespots on the hindwings, named after the Cyclops Polyphemus from Greek mythology.

    ptMariposa Polifemo

    • The Antheraea polyphemus moth has a wingspan of up to 6 inches.
    • We spotted an Antheraea polyphemus resting on a tree trunk.
    • The eyespots on the Antheraea polyphemus help scare away predators.