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This caterpillar (Antheraea polyphemus) was named after the Cyclops Polyphemus from Greek Mythology due to its one purple eye-spot after its metamorphosis into a moth. This photo was captured at Sesquicentennial State Park in Columbia, South Carolina. Visit http://travelerspics.us to see full gallery and other purchasing options.