Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1363250

Polyphemus moth
Antheraea polyphemus

Observation date: August 27, 2022
Submitted by: Coachdwight
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Found this big guy under my oak tree and was immediately caught by the brilliant green color and how plump he was. Released him into our birch. Very natiral area with dense forest and fresh clean lakes. Not understood to normally propagate around here, so very excited to see him.
Status: Resident
Verified by: davidwdroppers
Verified date: July 16, 2023
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): British Columbia, Canada