Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1276953

Polyphemus moth
Antheraea polyphemus

Observation date: October 05, 2020
Submitted by: Chris Carvalho
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Found on the ground next to a heather shrub in a garden. It was placed in a rearing cage with dogwood leaves, and spun a cocoon the next day. I will try to rear it to the adult stage.
Status: Resident
Verified by: davidwdroppers
Verified date: March 27, 2021
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Oregon, Washington County