Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1169849

Polyphemus moth
Antheraea polyphemus

Observation date: July 13, 2018
Submitted by: Exo514
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Found feeding at Tarrywile Park on a plant usually inhabited by Limenitis caterpillars. It was nearly fully grown at about three inches long. Unfortunately, on closer inspection, I found a black dot on the caterpillar, likely suggesting it had been parasitized.
Status: Resident
Verified by: jwileyrains
Verified date: December 18, 2020
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Connecticut, Fairfield County