Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1101321

Polyphemus moth
Antheraea polyphemus

Observation date: September 05, 2016
Submitted by: karen.alexander1974
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Found on the trunk of a maple tree. It spun a cocoon a few hours later
Status: Resident
Verified by: rogerdowner
Verified date: September 07, 2016
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Indiana, Grant County