Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 979151

Polyphemus moth
Antheraea polyphemus

Observation date: June 07, 2014
Submitted by: digginflowers
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Very damaged moth seen flopping about in a parking lot. The round eye spots distinguished it from other silkworm moths. Amazingly it flew off and landed in a plowed field about 30 yards away.
Status: Resident
Verified by: Sue Gregoire
Verified date: December 12, 2014
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, New York, Oswego County