Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1017515

Polyphemus moth
Antheraea polyphemus

Observation date: June 28, 2014
Submitted by: aschilling
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Sunny warm day (low 80s) along the mississippi between Minneapolis and St. Paul, MN. Moth was clung to the south side of a restaurant building about 2 feet off the ground.
Status: Resident
Verified by: Tom Middagh
Verified date: November 25, 2014
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Minnesota, Dakota County