Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1080575

Polyphemus moth
Antheraea polyphemus

Observation date: May 07, 2016
Submitted by: Sjmamh
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: This moth was a green caterpillar that we had found in September 2015 and put in a bug house. It cocooned over the winter and hatched today. it is quite large - wings are approximately 4 inches from body to edge of wing. We do not know what type of moth this is!
Status: Resident
Verified by: rogerdowner
Verified date: May 07, 2016
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Ohio, Hamilton County