Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 773717

Polyphemus moth
Antheraea polyphemus

Observation date: April 05, 2013
Submitted by: madifly
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: My daughter has had it before it went into its cocoon and it just came out of the cocoon today and she let it go.
Status: Resident
Verified by: BAMONA
Verified date: April 08, 2013
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Maryland, Howard County