Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1387787

Polyphemus moth
Antheraea polyphemus

Observation date: July 22, 2024
Submitted by: annaco7
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Part of wing appears torn. Moth doesn’t move/react to movement within 6”. (I.e. Before I noticed this beauty, I was very close to it, watering a plant.) It’s hanging on to our Cedar tree.
Status: Resident
Verified by: rogerdowner
Verified date: July 22, 2024
Coordinator notes: None.