Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1100463

Polyphemus moth
Antheraea polyphemus

Observation date: August 27, 2016
Submitted by: huffjohn10
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Sunny. Erratic flight culminating in a tight diving spiral into the ground. Remained on ground fluttering strongly. I picked it up and cupped it in both hands until it settled and remained calm long enouugh for photography. After about two minutes it took off strongly and flew up vver building out of sight
Status: Resident
Verified by: stomlins701
Verified date: September 08, 2016
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Arkansas, Benton County