Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 994246

Polyphemus moth
Antheraea polyphemus

Observation date: July 23, 2014
Submitted by: Carol Thornton-...
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: This cat. fell on my head from a good height. It was either on a maple tree or a bird dropped it. It was still alive so I placed it in our "pollinator patch". Crazy experience!
Status: Resident
Verified by: rogerdowner
Verified date: August 25, 2014
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Indiana, Orange County