Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1049911

Polyphemus moth
Antheraea polyphemus

Observation date: June 23, 2015
Date notes: Found this beauty siiting in my tomato plant early in the morning (7am) in Freeport, Pa
Submitted by: look4mel8r
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Took my dog out for her morning potty run and was inspecting my tomato plants and saw this beauty on the one plant. I tried to not disturb it too much but sure was pretty. we usually do not see moths this large in our area as I am in the middle of a town.
Status: Resident
Verified by: curtis.lehman
Verified date: June 23, 2015
Coordinator notes: None.