Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1221716

Polyphemus moth
Antheraea polyphemus

Observation date: August 21, 2018
Submitted by: jcm
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Found this guy right on the glass door beside the light. Unfortunately, I couldn't get any photos with the eyes showing on the underwings.
Status: Resident
Verified by: Ken Childs
Verified date: November 26, 2019
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Tennessee, Hamilton County

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