Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1122005

Polyphemus moth
Antheraea polyphemus

Observation date: June 22, 2017
Submitted by: sharin
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: It appeared to be hurt. Wing tattered. Landed at my feet and I later picked it up and put it on the ferns where it would be safer.
Status: Resident
Verified by: curtis.lehman
Verified date: June 23, 2017
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): Clarion County, United States, Pennsylvania