Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1058775

Polyphemus moth
Antheraea polyphemus

Observation date: August 02, 2015
Date notes: Aug 2 2015
Submitted by: Huffmajo
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: I had never seen such a big caterpillar. Bright green. Pretty active. Probably 3 inches long.
Status: Resident
Verified by: Robert Martin
Verified date: August 25, 2015
Coordinator notes: I think this is a Polyphemus Moth (Antheraea polyphemus). It is also a large moth and in the same family as the Luna moth. Bob Martin
Checklist region(s): United States, Oregon, Multnomah County