Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1087723

Polyphemus moth
Antheraea polyphemus

Observation date: July 06, 2016
Submitted by: MEMOMDUFF
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Just appeared on the side of a table on 7/05/16 and is still there on 7/06/16 at 12:45pm. Moth moves back and forth about 2 inches. The colors seem to be getting brighter and 2 blue spots/eyes have appeared on the wing.
Status: Resident
Verified by: curtis.lehman
Verified date: July 06, 2016
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Pennsylvania, Delaware County