Butterflies and Moths of North America

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Polyphemus moth
Antheraea polyphemus

Observation date: July 23, 2017
Submitted by: Witkowski
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: found the caterpillar on the ground in our garden. I provided twigs and it pupated, the female moth emerged some weeks later. We released her in the garden and she flew to a tree.
Status: Resident
Verified by: rosslayberry
Verified date: August 27, 2018
Coordinator notes: THis is very unusual. Usually they overwinter as pupae inside the cocoon, only emerge in the spring,
Checklist region(s): Suffolk County, United States, New York