Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1334890

Polyphemus moth
Antheraea polyphemus

Observation date: July 25, 2022
Submitted by: Dangerspouse
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Spotted this mid-morning, clinging to the top of my golf practice net, about 10 feet off the ground. My yard is ringed by primarily oak trees, many of which are in close proximity. First spotted it around 10am, and it was still there at approximately 1pm at my last check.
Status: Resident
Verified by: curtis.lehman
Verified date: July 25, 2022
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, New Jersey, Sussex County