Butterflies and Moths of North America

collecting and sharing data about Lepidoptera

  Sighting 1076170

Polyphemus moth
Antheraea polyphemus

Observation date: February 27, 2016
Submitted by: Shannon Sigafoos
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Found the cocoon in my fern back in January (the first photo). The fern frond become weak after a storm, so I transferred the cocoon to an insect case. I figured the little lady hadn't made it into adulthood, but I found her hanging out this afternoon! I was so excited! She's flying fine. I perched her on the side of my house when I noticed a neighborhood cat getting interested.
Status: Resident
Verified by: stomlins701
Verified date: February 27, 2016
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Louisiana, Orleans Parish