Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1178947

Polyphemus moth
Antheraea polyphemus

Observation date: August 10, 2018
Submitted by: Jim Lowe
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Found dead or dying on the sidewalk.
Status: Resident
Verified by: Sue Gregoire
Verified date: August 14, 2018
Coordinator notes: Looks like a victim of endoparasites or fungus :(
Checklist region(s): Tompkins County, United States, New York