Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1016689

Polyphemus moth
Antheraea polyphemus

Observation date: September 23, 2014
Date notes: 1:00 AM picture was taken
Submitted by: Saphy24
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: I did notice the legs seemed to have what looked like "barbs." This moth was the biggest I have seen in the south, in 25 years
Status: Resident
Verified by: stomlins701
Verified date: September 23, 2014
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Louisiana, St. Tammany Parish