Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 989493

Polyphemus moth
Antheraea polyphemus

Observation date: May 04, 2014
Submitted by: carriecross
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: This moth was on the ground in our front yard, under the big oak tree. He had a broken wing, so we had an opportunity to get some good photos of him. I've never seen another one like him around here, so the wing was especially sad... Polyphemus Moth. Southport, Bay County, FL. May 4, 2014. It was about 80 degrees outside, sunny and beautiful. He lived for about a day and a half, and is buried in the front yard near where we found him.
Status: Resident
Verified by: curtis.lehman
Verified date: July 17, 2014
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Florida, Bay County