Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1135914

Polyphemus moth
Antheraea polyphemus

Observation date: August 19, 2017
Submitted by: CaterpillarMontclair
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: We found the caterpillar on the ground on the West side of Manhattan near the Hudson River
Status: Resident
Verified by: jwileyrains
Verified date: October 31, 2021
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, New York, New York County

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