Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1212035

Polyphemus moth
Antheraea polyphemus

Observation date: June 26, 2019
Submitted by: Mtgraphix
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: This moth has a chunk taken out of its left wing, I’m thinking a bird must have got it. I moved it out of the sun to a sheltered place and put down a water soaked sponge. Moth is in severe distress, cannot fly but tries to; quivering. I don’t expect it will live very long. Hot sunny day expected here, 75 degrees when photo taken.
Status: Resident
Verified by: Tom Clark
Verified date: September 05, 2020
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Vermont, Windsor County