Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1085480

Polyphemus moth
Antheraea polyphemus

Observation date: June 19, 2016
Submitted by: Ekphys
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Found sitting in mowed grass in my yardaughter. It climbed onto a stick I offered and I placed it on a Lilly. It's been there about 18 hours now.
Status: Resident
Verified by: Tom Middagh
Verified date: July 01, 2016
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Minnesota, Blue Earth County