Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1385622

Polyphemus moth
Antheraea polyphemus

Observation date: July 07, 2024
Submitted by: dianedurica
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Mating moths were attached to the bed of my son’s truck at 9:00 am; they were still attached at 5:00 pm. This occurred in Suffolk, Virginia at our home. When my son drove to Chesapeake, Virginia destination arrival the male moth was gone, and the female was on the floor of truck bed. I took photos of the mating pair. When my son reached his Chesapeake location, he photographed the female.
Status: Resident
Verified by: rogerdowner
Verified date: July 08, 2024
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Virginia, Suffolk