Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1099579

Polyphemus moth
Antheraea polyphemus

Observation date: August 29, 2016
Date notes: Monday Aug 29th outside my kitchen window
Submitted by: ivanrmz
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: You can see a couple of more images here: http://imgur.com/a/WgscZ I was very excited to see it so close, first time I come across one of these bugs in my life... (Been living only 2 years in Florida... don't judge) ; ) Ivan
Status: Resident
Verified by: curtis.lehman
Verified date: August 29, 2016
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Florida, Broward County