Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1048133

Polyphemus moth
Antheraea polyphemus

Observation date: June 13, 2015
Submitted by: Andybev01
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Sunnyvale, CA. It has not moved since spotting it last night. The body is about 4" long.
Status: Resident
Verified by: Josiah Gilbert
Verified date: June 15, 2015
Coordinator notes: Among the largest species of moth in CA.