Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 715747

Polyphemus moth
Antheraea polyphemus

Observation date: June 10, 2012
Submitted by: fishie10109
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: It was a warm day, and it was in the shade. We caught it in a jar, and it stayed very calm. It didn't try to move, and when we released it, it had a hard time gripping the side of the BBQ. Once it started to fly, it couldn't fly straight.
Status: Resident
Verified by: BAMONA
Verified date: June 12, 2012
Coordinator notes: Great photographs! Look at those antennae.
Checklist region(s): United States, Idaho, Bannock County