Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1039948

Polyphemus moth
Antheraea polyphemus

Observation date: April 15, 2015
Submitted by: butchewing
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: This insect was not capable of flying... the body was greatly enlarged (about the size of my thumb).
Status: Resident
Verified by: azukoff
Verified date: April 16, 2015
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Kansas, Sedgwick County