Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1058419

Polyphemus moth
Antheraea polyphemus

Observation date: August 01, 2015
Submitted by: Judy Hurry
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Anthereaea Polyphemus. Found moth hanging on underside of leaf of yellow shrimp plant. Appears it may have just emerged from pupae stage. It fluttered and dropped into pot below plant where I got second and third photo. Then flew across yard on what appeared to be its first flight. Lost sight of it at that time.
Status: Resident
Verified by: stomlins701
Verified date: August 01, 2015
Coordinator notes: None.