Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1140936

Polyphemus moth
Antheraea polyphemus

Observation date: August 22, 2017
Date notes: I was Walking home from the grocery store and i seen this beauty out of the corner of my eye. I ran home and got my camera and im so glad I did.
Submitted by: Eddoxl
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: I always find them after sunset is low light on the sides of buildings
Status: Resident
Verified by: rogerdowner
Verified date: September 12, 2017
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): Culpeper County, United States, Virginia