Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1340904

Polyphemus moth
Antheraea polyphemus

Observation date: August 20, 2022
Date notes: Saturday august 20th early
Submitted by: Gypsysoul
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Was in the parking lot on the ground , thought he was dead but when I went to scoop him up he flew up to the celling .
Status: Resident
Verified by: rogerdowner
Verified date: August 25, 2022
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Tennessee, McMinn County