Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1394866

Polyphemus moth
Antheraea polyphemus

Observation date: September 20, 2024
Submitted by: ButtahflyEtn37354
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Crawling on concrete path below a Chinese elm tree. This caterpillar was about 80 mm long
Status: Resident
Verified by: jmgesell
Verified date: September 23, 2024
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Tennessee, Monroe County