Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1040358

Polyphemus moth
Antheraea polyphemus

Observation date: April 18, 2015
Submitted by: mtower
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: found up against the base of a medium sized maple tree; wings folded looking like dead leaf
Status: Resident
Verified by: rogerdowner
Verified date: April 19, 2015
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Kentucky, Fayette County