Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1000918

Polyphemus moth
Antheraea polyphemus

Observation date: August 08, 2014
Submitted by: KatsumiEVA
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: I'm not sure of the exact species or if it is definitely a moth or not. I found this walking along our driveway in the evening. Its wings were up, and then once I got close it lowered them to show the entire pattern on its wings.
Status: Resident
Verified by: BAMONA
Verified date: August 14, 2014
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Indiana, Clay County