Butterflies and Moths of North America

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Polyphemus moth
Antheraea polyphemus

Observation date: July 11, 2024
Submitted by: Agriner13
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: It was on the ground and it was a hot day. It had a small piece missing from a wing. It was located near a Bradford pear tree. He was not able to fly. We let him crawl onto a paper towel and moved him out of the sun near the trunk of the tree.
Status: Resident
Verified by: Mikelchap
Verified date: July 29, 2024
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Georgia, Cherokee County