Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1127470

Polyphemus moth
Antheraea polyphemus

Observation date: July 20, 2017
Submitted by: Kaydeckman
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Sunny 70 degree morning in Blue Ridge Mountains in Highlands, North Carolina. Altitude is 4,118 feet and this plateau is a high altitude rain forest. Moth was on the outside glass door of our deck. It's lower wings were slightly tattered and missing the left antenna, but otherwise in a beautiful state. I took 5 photos and watched the moth for about 5 minutes and then it unhurriedly flew over the iron railing into the dense woods.
Status: Resident
Verified by: rogerdowner
Verified date: July 20, 2017
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): Macon County, United States, North Carolina