Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1050474

Polyphemus moth
Antheraea polyphemus

Observation date: June 24, 2015
Submitted by: wwittkop
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Specimens were found ~50 yards apart. One was taken from a grackle attempting to eat it. The other fell out from under a stored lawn mower.
Status: Resident
Verified by: BAMONA
Verified date: June 26, 2015
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Wyoming, Johnson County