Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1061543

Polyphemus moth
Antheraea polyphemus

Observation date: August 18, 2015
Submitted by: Mike Prucha
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: I found the moth holding onto some grass on the north side of my house. It seemed lethargic and could not seem to fly, so I suspected that it may have been dying. The spot where it was sitting was very wet (it had been raining all day) and was exposed to a strong wind. I put my finger under its front legs and it crawled onto my hand. I held it for awhile, then gently deposited it on the other side of the house where it was drier and in a position that was sheltered from the wind.
Status: Resident
Verified by: BAMONA
Verified date: May 28, 2016
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Nebraska, Douglas County