Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1216256

Polyphemus moth
Antheraea polyphemus

Observation date: July 12, 2019
Submitted by: Nagol1000
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: It's big! Thought it was a massive moth but the wings suggest it's a butterfly. But what kind??
Status: Resident
Verified by: Paul Prappas
Verified date: September 14, 2022
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): British Columbia, Canada