Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 530638

Polyphemus moth
Antheraea polyphemus

Observation date: May 05, 2011
Submitted by: angej
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: The moth was laying in a driveway of a home; homeowner thought it was dead, but found it to be alive but very lethargic. She put it in a mason jar to send to me. Overnight, it appears to have layed eggs over the inside surface of the jar.
Status: Resident
Verified by: BAMONA
Verified date: May 17, 2011
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): Sedgwick County, Kansas, United States