Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 995603

Polyphemus moth
Antheraea polyphemus

Observation date: July 30, 2014
Date notes: We found 7/29/14 on ground and saved from our dog and put in tree.
Submitted by: Ellie maureene
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Very fat body. The moth seemed to like me and clung to my finger. After we saved her from our dog we out her in a tree. Later I tried to feed her sugar water and just water. Then I made a bed of wild cherry leaves for the moth on the ground.
Status: Resident
Verified by: BAMONA
Verified date: July 31, 2014
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, New York, Suffolk County