Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1039550

Polyphemus moth
Antheraea polyphemus

Observation date: March 11, 2015
Date notes: Not certain date is exact.
Submitted by: Lane9059
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: We found the cocoon on the ground after a winter storm. It hatched yesterday. The cocoon was found under an oak tree.
Status: Resident
Verified by: BAMONA
Verified date: April 11, 2015
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, North Carolina, Wake County