Can you identify this insect?

May 19, 2010 1:12 AM

Can you identify this creature? Each wing was approximately 2-3" long. Found in central New Jersey, USA. Thanks!
posted by null terminated to Pets & Animals (3 answers total)

Looks like a polyphemus moth.
posted by halogen at 1:21 AM on May 19, 2010

Best answer: Looks like a Promethea silkmoth

Another picture here where it is listed as promethea Moth, spicebush moth Callosamia promethea
posted by faineant at 1:46 AM on May 19, 2010

Definitely a silk moth (Family Saturniidae) from Subfamily Saturniinae.
Probably Callosamia promethea.

BugGuide is quite a good resource for this kind of thing.
posted by jonesor at 2:05 AM on May 19, 2010 [1 favorite]