Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1045063

Polyphemus moth
Antheraea polyphemus

Observation date: May 15, 2015
Submitted by: 2redhot
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Docile female appeared near death so I enclosed to observe after work. She laid eggs in that time and died later. Her brood began emergence 5/24. I am rearing on maple.
Status: Resident
Verified by: BAMONA
Verified date: May 25, 2015
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Ohio, Auglaize County