Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1059288

Polyphemus moth
Antheraea polyphemus

Observation date: August 05, 2015
Submitted by: depasquale
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: It rested on the house all day with its wings together (making me think it was a butterfly). It is nighttime and it hasn't moved but now as you can see in the photo, the wings are lying flat like a moth.
Status: Resident
Verified by: rogerdowner
Verified date: August 05, 2015
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Massachusetts