Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 990919

Polyphemus moth
Antheraea polyphemus

Observation date: July 24, 2014
Submitted by: thd2d3
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Seventy degree sunny day. Poor moth seems to be dying. He's not moving except to uright himself after a strong gut of wind.
Status: Resident
Verified by: Robert Martin
Verified date: July 24, 2014
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, California