Bullish - Video. Polyphemus Moth Life Cycle: From Egg to Cocoon. Posted: February 25, 2025 | Last updated: July 10, 2025. Explores various types of insect homes and their life cycles.

Polyphemus moths are one of our largest moths, they can attain a 5½-inch wing span. Their name comes from the eye spots on their wings, after the one-eyed Cyclops, Polyphemus, from "The Odyssey." ...

Both butterflies and moths have a four-part life cycle: egg, larva (caterpillar), cocoon (moth) or chrysalis (butterfly), and winged adult. The caterpillar phase is perhaps the most interesting.

Finding a mate is a special event as this is the short-lived (the moths live just one week) last gasp of the Polyphemus life cycle. My moth's life ended in tragedy.

Finally, in late spring, these finger-size caterpillars morph into stunning moths, only to begin a new cycle of life. Bill Hobbs lives in Stonington. He can be reached for comments at whobbs246 ...

The Polyphemus moth is a large, beautiful moth belonging to the giant silkworm family. It is seen in the Skiatook area from mid-April through August. Nature Note: Caterpillar to moth starts in the ...