Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1048207

Imperial moth
Eacles imperialis

Observation date: June 13, 2015
Submitted by: annram
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: The two pictures are two hours apart -- when found and part way through enlarging its wings (~4 inches in second picture). There is a third picture to be submitted under the moth category with wingspan 5+ inches.
Status: Resident
Verified by: rogerdowner
Verified date: June 13, 2015
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Illinois, Lake County