Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1041767

Polyphemus moth
Antheraea polyphemus

Observation date: May 01, 2015
Submitted by: ReneJohnson
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Butterfly was aprox. 7 inches wide with wings open. Found on sidewalk. We placed it on a bush, would not fly.
Status: Resident
Verified by: BAMONA
Verified date: June 15, 2015
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, California, Orange County