Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1213845

Polyphemus moth
Antheraea polyphemus

Observation date: June 30, 2019
Submitted by: tutu.smith
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Found on a mulberry plant. Wings were still not spread out but closed together. Might have just hatched. Took a few minutes and flew away. Sunny warm day.
Status: Resident
Verified by: BAMONA
Verified date: September 03, 2020
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Michigan, Oakland County