Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1046566

Polyphemus moth
Antheraea polyphemus

Observation date: June 01, 2015
Date notes: 6/1 through today - She is still laying eggs
Submitted by: BugsRUs
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: She has been on our brick porch wall since 6/1/15 - today is 6/4/15 - laying her eggs. What a beautiful specimen she is. She has not moved much and the weather has been fair all week with temps in the 60-70s. We live on a wooded lot with all of her favorite food.
Status: Resident
Verified by: elsner
Verified date: August 04, 2015
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Michigan, Macomb County