Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1000401

Imperial moth
Eacles imperialis

Observation date: August 09, 2014
Submitted by: mctagg
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: It was a sunny hot day, and was found in the grass.
Status: Resident
Verified by: rosslayberry
Verified date: August 11, 2014
Coordinator notes: In your area it must be subspecies pini, which feeds on White Pine. It is about to bury itself and pupate. RAL
Checklist region(s): Canada, Ontario