Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1041035

Polyphemus moth
Antheraea polyphemus

Observation date: April 26, 2015
Submitted by: sharisephelps
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: This moth was quite large, maybe 4-5 inches across. It was sitting on the driveway and it stayed there long enough for us to take a few pictures. When I went back outside a few minutes later it was gone.
Status: Resident
Verified by: azukoff
Verified date: April 27, 2015
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Kansas, Sedgwick County