Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1423848

Polyphemus moth
Antheraea polyphemus

Observation date: May 29, 2026
Submitted by: wardally
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Subject was present at 8:00am when I got home from work with its wings closed, and was still there at 4:00pm. I gently moved it off my gate and in the process it opened its wings to more clearly display distinctive wing markings. Subject is currently alive but appears to be nearing the end of its life cycle.
Status: Resident
Verified by: davidwdroppers
Verified date: May 31, 2026
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Oregon, Josephine County