Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 916921

Polyphemus moth
Antheraea polyphemus

Observation date: June 02, 2007
Submitted by: Richard D. Breen
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Female found on neighbors garage June 1, 2007. Put it out to mate and it called in a mate. Have been able to call in wild males every year since. (2007-2013) Population secure in Wood County.
Status: Resident
Verified by: BAMONA
Verified date: August 18, 2013
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Wisconsin, Wood County