Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1387432

Polyphemus moth
Antheraea polyphemus

Observation date: July 19, 2024
Submitted by: Lizzbell
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Fell out of a Spruce tree onto the grass. Fluttered for a minute or two. Then just laid in the grass, still alive. We had a thunderstorm yesterday morning. The temperature today was 32 degrees and no wind.
Status: Resident
Verified by: davidwdroppers
Verified date: July 20, 2024
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): Canada, British Columbia