Butterflies and Moths of North America

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Polyphemus moth
Antheraea polyphemus

Observation date: June 26, 2024
Date notes: early morning
Submitted by: AGNP
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: recent emerged. hanging on Liatris gholsonii in Gadsden County FL - facing east but then moved to other side of Liatris as the 99º day went on. 2 photos - early as it unfolded and then later @ 3 as wings filled.
Status: Resident
Verified by: John Calhoun
Verified date: June 28, 2024
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): Gadsden County, Florida, United States