Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1012913

Polyphemus moth
Antheraea polyphemus

Observation date: September 13, 2014
Submitted by: dzaret
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: On the grass in our urban back yard. This guy is huge and slow. Dangerously close to the bird bath; we will raise it in a safe place.
Status: Resident
Verified by: davidwdroppers
Verified date: September 14, 2014
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Washington, King County