Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1054152

Imperial moth
Eacles imperialis

Observation date: July 14, 2015
Submitted by: Ellyne
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: hot and sunny, breezy out of nw found him on an asparagus fern then on a blue spruce. once in between locations he fell to the ground like he was dying. i believe this one may be nocturnal and was sleeping.
Status: Resident
Verified by: rogerdowner
Verified date: July 14, 2015
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Illinois, Whiteside County