Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1185889

Polyphemus moth
Antheraea polyphemus

Observation date: September 07, 2018
Submitted by: Ms. Liz
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: I found this caterpillar near the ground attached to some weeds I was pulling so I put it in a Rose of Sharon where it appeared to settle in OK. It was a cool day in the 70's and overcast.
Status: Resident
Verified by: Mark Wheeler
Verified date: February 03, 2021
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): Kalamazoo County, Michigan, United States