Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1156544

Polyphemus moth
Antheraea polyphemus

Observation date: April 12, 2018
Submitted by: Tiggy626
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: This was on my front porch, sitting on a chair. It didn't move at all, even when I got very close to it or when I blew on it. I went inside, so I don't know how long it stayed there. In the picture, the white thing the moth is sitting on is the side of a chair, so it should actually be vertical, not horizontal.
Status: Resident
Verified by: Ken Childs
Verified date: May 13, 2018
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): Sumner County, United States, Tennessee