Actual ranges may, in many cases, be more expansive than noted. A. consularis (not shown on map) and A. louisiana are probably limited to coastal southern counties,and A. senatoria (not shown on map) and S. bisecta are probably limited to northern half of the state. I suspect all other species are widespread and common.
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Non-member Debbie Withers writes, September 4, 2010, "Hello, We have found a very large Hickory Horned Devil on a sweet gum tree outside of our house (Woodville, Wilkinson County). The kids want to take it to school Tuesday to show their teachers. Can we keep it that long without hurting it."
B. B. Watson, (Tate County) reports Antheraea polyphemus on May 24, 2004, confirmed with picture below.
Don Richardson, New Albany, (Union County) reports Antheraea polyphemus on June 29, 2003, confirmed with picture.
Nathan Schiff reports Antheraea polyphemus and Actias luna from Stoneville woods near Leland (Washington County) in the Delta region of Mississippi.
Sherry Gerald, Stone County, reports a caged female luna pairing with a wild male on March 6-7, 2008. Return to Mississippi List
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