Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1161153

Polyphemus moth
Antheraea polyphemus

Observation date: June 08, 2018
Submitted by: Glenn60
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Location in wooded cottage country about 100km north of Ottawa in Quebec. First time to see one of these in 40 years that we have been coming here. Nose to back of folded wings about 8 cm (as in photo) sitting on a window frame.
Status: Resident
Verified by: Sue Gregoire
Verified date: March 18, 2021
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): Canada, Quebec