Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1085240

Polyphemus moth
Antheraea polyphemus

Observation date: June 16, 2016
Submitted by: BackusK
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Rain/mist, overcast. Just chillin out on my car between 0700 and 0730 in the morning. Thought it was a butterfly (resting with wings upright), was told by a friend she believed it to be a Promethea Moth.
Status: Resident
Verified by: curtis.lehman
Verified date: January 28, 2023
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States