Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 995421

Polyphemus moth
Antheraea polyphemus

Observation date: July 17, 2014
Submitted by: emma.balazs
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Clinging motionless, with wings closed, to the outside of a building right on the shore of the island.
Status: Resident
Verified by: anthony.thomas
Verified date: August 11, 2014
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Maine, Lincoln County