Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1109401

Polyphemus moth
Antheraea polyphemus

Observation date: June 11, 2016
Submitted by: msblueeyez
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: It was a clear sunny day in June and was found on the ground in my backyard near the base of a large Oak tree. We only saw it because my dog pointed at it. We gently picked it up and put it on the branch of a bush nearby. It didn't move very much at all. It was still on the bush hours later. The following day it was gone.
Status: Resident
Verified by: rosslayberry
Verified date: December 11, 2016
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, New York, Nassau County