Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 855816

Polyphemus moth
Antheraea polyphemus

Observation date: May 03, 2013
Submitted by: Becky Holmes
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: found in a parking lot with wings folded up, we were not sure if it was injured so we moved it to a nearby grassy area, it was able to crawl, but we did not see it fly
Status: Resident
Verified by: rogerdowner
Verified date: May 06, 2013
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Virginia, Harrisonburg