Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1404738

Polyphemus moth
Antheraea polyphemus

Observation date: June 17, 2025
Submitted by: pjcampbell
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: I found this large moth in a wheelbarrow next to a bag of soil. Its body was quite large, and it remained in that spot all day but was gone the next morning. Size was about the palm of my hand with wings closed.
Status: Resident
Verified by: Sue Gregoire
Verified date: June 25, 2025
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): Canada, Prince Edward Island