Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1158305

Polyphemus moth
Antheraea polyphemus

Observation date: May 23, 2018
Submitted by: aleccmiller14
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: It was hanging on to the bark of the tree as if it were resting, but constantly battling against the wind. Lovely sunny day out with a fair breeze. I gently touched its wing and it shot out a white fluid from its bottom once it knew we were near it, I didn't mean to disturb it. The tree was near a large river, not many insects in the wide open area except this.
Status: Resident
Verified by: curtis.lehman
Verified date: May 23, 2018
Coordinator notes: None.