Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 938201

Polyphemus moth
Antheraea polyphemus

Observation date: October 16, 2013
Submitted by: casaleanna@comc...
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: It was moving along on a rock adjacent to the visitor center. When I returned an hour later, it was gone. Feel free to use the photo in any way. I do not know how to watermark my photos. You can ignore the second one. I was unable to delete it.
Status: Resident
Verified by: Josiah Gilbert
Verified date: November 14, 2013
Coordinator notes: This will turn into a very large, beautiful tan moth.
Checklist region(s): United States, California, Alameda County