Polyphemus caterpillar

plural Polyphemus caterpillars

1. A large, green saturniid caterpillar with a red head; the larval form of the Polyphemus moth (Antheraea polyphemus).

   Polyphemus caterpillars feed on a variety of leaves.

   2023 September 3, Cristina Garcia, “Polyphemus moth (Antheraea polyphemus)”, in Our Wild Yard

   3 more examples

   Polyphemus caterpillars can eat the leaves of many different trees and shrubs.

   2006, “Antheraea polyphemus – Polyphemus Moth”, in Prairie Haven

   This summer I acquired two Polyphemus caterpillars at Mothapalooza, a mothing conference.

   2017 October 26, Edie Parnum, “Polyphemus Moths Live Near Me”, in Backyards for Nature, Valley Forge Audubon Society

   Polyphemus caterpillars eat part or most of their eggshells before wandering off in search of food.

   (Can we date this quote?), “Polyphemus Silkmoth - Antheraea polyphemus”, in wormspit.com