Butterflies and Moths of North America

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Polyphemus moth
Antheraea polyphemus

Observation date: October 20, 2021
Date notes: This beautiful moth was here outside all day, but disappeared overnight. I suspect it was eaten
Submitted by: Patertel43
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Was listless..only fluttered wings slightly, appeared to be fading. Had a large pale yellow body. Next morning, there was only a small liquid spot where it had been. From St. Petersburg, Fl. It first landed on my white patio door
Status: Resident
Verified by: curtis.lehman
Verified date: October 22, 2021
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Florida, Pinellas County