Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 704432

Polyphemus moth
Antheraea polyphemus

Observation date: April 19, 2012
Submitted by: schollguin
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Was sitting on front door in the sun. When tapping door close to moth, wings would open and close very slowly. the body was probably about 1 and a half inches long and a half inch thick. If the wings opened up fully i imagine that it would be about the size of a small adult hand (maybe a bit smaller). Length from top of wintip to bottom was about 4 inches.
Status: Resident
Verified by: kellyrichers
Verified date: April 30, 2012
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, California, Orange County