Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1049059

Polyphemus moth
Antheraea polyphemus

Observation date: June 14, 2015
Submitted by: patbyrne
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: The butterfly was observed under our outside windowsill. The wind knocked it down and we were not sure it was alive, it had a piece of the wing missing. We carefully moved it into the sunlight and within 30 seconds it came to life and flew away.
Status: Resident
Verified by: BAMONA
Verified date: June 18, 2015
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): Canada, British Columbia