Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1148104

Polyphemus moth
Antheraea polyphemus

Observation date: October 27, 2017
Submitted by: SubsurfaceShrek
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: I forgot to take a good pic of it before it cocooned. I found it on the bricks in my backyard and by that night it was already at work spinning it's new home.
Status: Resident
Verified by: stomlins701
Verified date: October 31, 2017
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): Jackson County, United States, Mississippi