Arrived.....pics of gynandromorph A. polyphemus

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I recently had a once in a lifetime capture of a gynandromorph polyphemus moth while collecting my buddy Eric Smith. The night was on the slow slide until thie moment when, what appeared to be a plain polyphemus came into the light and landed four feet from the spot where I got my C. marmorata last year. It is mounted under velum paper making a picture difficult at this time.

I have never seen a photo of a gynan. polyphemus. Does anyone out there have an image or a link to a pic of one?

I will post a pic as soon as I can......my heart is still pounding.

[shadow]

Hey Bill,

WOW great score !! I caught a poly with two hind wings at my house last year. I should get a pic of that freak up also. Can not wait to see your GREAT catch.
John

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Well.......the moment came to get "it" off the board.......very carefully. I know some pics could be better and my identifying the features in pic three was to show how I came to the conclusion I did. Any other polyphemus oddity pics out there?

It came from Unicoi Co., TN on June 20, 2017 and has a 4 13/16 inch wingspan.

[mothman27]

Awesome, congrats Bill!

[appybugs]

Wow, wow, wow, and holy cow!! Never would have believed it if I had not been there and seen it. I'm incredibly fortunate to have been there and see a moth of a lifetime. Way to go Bill!

[beetlehorn]

WOW Bill! Nice catch, and in good shape too! Now you got me looking at every wild silkmoth in case I ever see a gynandromorph.