Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1013938

Imperial moth
Eacles imperialis

Observation date: September 20, 2014
Date notes: sunny low 60's
Submitted by: John LeBlanc
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: it was in a Amur Tree. I couldn't tell if its' head was there or not. I spotted it only because a Towhee had spotted it in the tree and the caterpillar was waving from side to side.
Status: Resident
Verified by: rogerdowner
Verified date: September 20, 2014
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Virginia, Chesterfield County