Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1358472

Polyphemus moth
Antheraea polyphemus

Observation date: June 07, 2023
Submitted by: johnjjingleheim...
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Spotted on a sunny hot and windy day in Grande Prairie, Alberta, Canada on a concrete sidewalk near a school. It remained motionless (aside from being blown around by the wind) while I took photos of it.
Status: Resident
Verified by: davidwdroppers
Verified date: June 08, 2023
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): Canada, Alberta