Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1217235

Polyphemus moth
Antheraea polyphemus

Observation date: July 16, 2019
Submitted by: Thealbright5
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: 83 Degrees Fahrenheit and a little windy. Late afternoon/early evening. The moth was sitting on a rock under a silver maple tree. The wings look a little tattered. It was just sitting there, not moving around much.
Status: Resident
Verified by: curtis.lehman
Verified date: July 16, 2019
Coordinator notes: None.