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Polyphemus Moths are a species of giant silkworm moths
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What do polyphemus caterpillars eat?
I think that they eat plants and small fruits. But I don't really know for sure.
Are Antheraea polyphemus moths endangered?
No. They are a common species over much of the eastern united states.
What name did Odysseus give Polyphemus instead of his own?
Odysseus called himself Outis (=Nobody). He did not give Polyphemus a name.
How did Odysseus meet the cyclops Polyphemus?
Odysseus waited for the cyclops Polyphemus inside the cave with some of his crewmen.
What do you call a group of moths?
Moths are very similar to butterflies. The group of insects that butterflies and moths belong to is the Lepidoptera. A group of only moths are called a wainscot.
What are some of the largest moths in the world and how wide are their wingspans?
It is called the Atlas moth and the wingspan is 14 inches
Which flower characteristics attract moths?
It depends upon the species of moth. Some do not eat as adult moths (Luna, Cecropia, Polyphemus, etc) and some eat nectar. Some drink the fluid in buffalo eyes. Sometimes they do eat crap - literally. Male butterflies and moths often eat dung.
Are cyclops aggressive?
Some are, e.g. Polyphemus.
How do moths hear?
Yes, moths can hear. Some moths can use ultrasonic waves similar to bats. Some larger varieties actually have large ears on their abdomens.
Why are they called peppered moths?
Peppered moths are a certain species of moth that inhabited trees. when the industrial revolution came, it made a lot of the trees black. the moths had to keep themselves hidden from birds, so some of the moths turned a black/brown color. It almost looks like they have pepper on them. Most of the moths just migrated to a different location, keeping their light original color.
Do moths turn into butterflies?
Some caterpillars turn into moths, while others turn into butterflies. It depends on the species.
Butterflies and moths have a long tongue called?
ProboscisIt has not yet been confirmed if moths have tounges or not, it is likely that they do.
