Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1049655

Polyphemus moth
Antheraea polyphemus

Observation date: June 20, 2015
Date notes: first sighted 6/20/15, sighted again in same location 6/21/15
Submitted by: saf727
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: consuming leaves of Florida Winged Elm, has probably been here a while based on the number of young limbs without leaves and the many pellets on the ground.
Status: Resident
Verified by: curtis.lehman
Verified date: June 21, 2015
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Florida, Pinellas County