Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1224380

Polyphemus moth
Antheraea polyphemus

Observation date: August 09, 2019
Submitted by: Paul_mel7
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: I found it on a maple tree. I put it in a box and it formed a cocoon.
Status: Resident
Verified by: rosslayberry
Verified date: August 10, 2019
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, New York, Monroe County