Butterflies and Moths of North America

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Polyphemus moth
Antheraea polyphemus

Observation date: June 04, 2015
Submitted by: SkrentnyJeff
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Damaged individual that was at the end of it's life. Only had one good wing. Still nice to see one in the wild.
Status: Resident
Verified by: rogerdowner
Verified date: June 13, 2015
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Illinois, Cook County