Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1225128

Polyphemus moth
Antheraea polyphemus

Observation date: August 12, 2019
Submitted by: emma1999
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Sunny outside, found in grassy backyard, didn’t move when I put my hand near it. About the same wingspan as my hand length
Status: Resident
Verified by: stomlins701
Verified date: August 12, 2019
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): Sedgwick County, Kansas, United States

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