Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1083793

Polyphemus moth
Antheraea polyphemus

Observation date: May 28, 2016
Submitted by: ebrouwer
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: I spotted this gorgeous moth clinging to the siding near my front door early in the morning. It was still there when I went to bed that night, but gone the next morning. It was a cool, damp and quiet spring day.
Status: Resident
Verified by: Tom Middagh
Verified date: June 12, 2016
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Minnesota, Dakota County