Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1378560

Polyphemus moth
Antheraea polyphemus

Observation date: April 27, 2024
Date notes: Thought this was a leaf at first and then realized it was a moth. Its wings are about 3 1/2 inches long. Can’t tell wingspan because it hasn’t opened them.
Submitted by: Debarace
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: This moth was on a covered porch following a night of bad storms and high winds. It was on a support beam. Not sure how long it had been there but it didn’t stay long after I first saw it.
Status: Resident
Verified by: stomlins701
Verified date: May 18, 2024
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Texas, Wood County