Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1266069

Polyphemus moth
Antheraea polyphemus

Observation date: August 02, 2020
Submitted by: pjwasner
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: I found it on the ground, it appears to have come from the maple trees in my yard. It made a cocoon yesterday. I have it in a butterfly house currently and will send/post a picture when it hatches.
Status: Resident
Verified by: curtis.lehman
Verified date: February 12, 2022
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Michigan, Monroe County