Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1043893

Polyphemus moth
Antheraea polyphemus

Observation date: May 15, 2015
Date notes: Exact date is submitted.
Submitted by: janmorris
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: This photograph looks sepia but the actual color was this brown. Both body and wings were solid brown. It sat still for over an hour and appeared to be "sleeping". No movement. Later movement was slow. Did not observe flight. Sitting vertical on an outside window in 70 degree temp. No precip. No wind.
Status: Resident
Verified by: Ken Childs
Verified date: May 18, 2015
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Tennessee, Dickson County