Eyespot on hind wing of male Polyphemus moth (Antheraea polyphemus). Eyespots are often covered by front wing and then revealed suddenly in attempt to

• Contributor: Gerry Bishop / Alamy Stock Photo
• Image ID: R8J5Y2
• File size: 28.7 MB (1.7 MB Compressed download)
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• Dimensions: 2592 x 3872 px | 21.9 x 32.8 cm | 8.6 x 12.9 inches | 300dpi
• Date taken: 29 April 2010

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Eyespot on hind wing of male Polyphemus moth (Antheraea polyphemus). Eyespots are often covered by front wing and then revealed suddenly in attempt to startle predators. Hair-like wing covering is made up of thousands of tiny scales.

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