Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 996646

Polyphemus moth
Antheraea polyphemus

Observation date: August 04, 2014
Submitted by: PhilGreen
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Sunny day. 25C. Under a yellow birch tree. About 2" long. Lupin lane magnetewan ontario canada
Status: Resident
Verified by: rosslayberry
Verified date: August 05, 2014
Coordinator notes: ready to spin a cocoon and pupate RAL.
Checklist region(s): Canada, Ontario