Polyphemus Moth Butterfly daughter of the Ladon

daughter of the Ladon

also known as the common swordtail or small striped swordtail

The bright coloration and toxic nature of both the larvae and adults are classic examples of aposematic (warning) coloration in the animal kingdom

While its origins lie in Central America and Mexico

The background photograph was taken by MyMy Butterfly in the Grant Park neighborhood of Atlanta

Polyphemus Moth Butterfly daughter of the LadonThe Polyphemus moth, scientifically known as Antheraea polyphemus, is a well known species native to North America and a member of the Saturniidae family, known for its impressive silk production. One of its most notable features is the striking purple eyespots on its hindwings, giving it its name from the Greek myth of the cyclops Polyphemus. This specimen is carefully preserved and presented in a 9" x 9" frame. *Each of my framed shadow boxes are