Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1079332

Polyphemus moth
Antheraea polyphemus

Observation date: April 22, 2016
Date notes: Earth Day - moth emerged from cocoon after larva was captured in 09/15. It made its cocoon overnight in a jar.
Submitted by: Shandybrat
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Bright sunny April day. Wondering where to release this specimen - must be getting hungry.
Status: Resident
Verified by: stomlins701
Verified date: April 25, 2016
Coordinator notes: Adults do not feed, they mate, the females lay eggs on the foodplant and adults die within a couple weeks. SAT
Checklist region(s): United States, Kansas, Sedgwick County