Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1088669

Polyphemus moth
Antheraea polyphemus

Observation date: June 27, 2016
Submitted by: Rob2
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: I am not typically interested by moths/butterfly's but I have not notices ones this big before. these two were on a door first thing in the morning just sitting there even when the door moved.
Status: Resident
Verified by: stomlins701
Verified date: July 23, 2016
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): Canada, British Columbia