Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1326956

Polyphemus moth
Antheraea polyphemus

Observation date: June 06, 2022
Submitted by: JamieLynn
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: 69 degrees F, sunny. Came upon this individual, still alive, but under attack by a female Northern Cardinal, in a neighborhood street.
Status: Resident
Verified by: Dennis Forsythe
Verified date: June 06, 2022
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, South Carolina, Aiken County