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There are several different plants that a Polyphemus moth will feed on. Some of these plants include Pyrus, Sassafras, Citrus, and Ulmus Americana.

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Polyphemus moths do not eat as adults because they do not have functional mouthparts. As caterpillars, they feed on a variety of deciduous trees including oak, birch, maple, and willow.

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