Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 905748

Polyphemus moth
Antheraea polyphemus

Observation date: June 14, 2013
Submitted by: cemanche
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Partly cloudy, 63 degrees F, on south facing deck
Status: Resident
Verified by: philipnott
Verified date: April 24, 2014
Coordinator notes: This is a moth, not a butterfly...which I cannot ID. Changing status will allow a moth specialist to look at this.
Checklist region(s): United States, Oregon, Multnomah County