Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1161159

Polyphemus moth
Antheraea polyphemus

Observation date: June 02, 2018
Submitted by: robmrowka
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: trapped inside vehicle. Many small roundish deposits - eggs?
Status: Resident
Verified by: Sue Gregoire
Verified date: June 09, 2018
Coordinator notes: Yes, eggs. They can be gently scraped off and placed near oak or maple trees, or you can raise the caterpillars. Plenty of info on line.
Checklist region(s): Cattaraugus County, United States, New York