Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1064956

Imperial moth
Eacles imperialis

Observation date: September 11, 2015
Submitted by: beverlypearce
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: this was a big-ass caterpillar (at least that's what I'm assuming it is) that dropped out of a small evergreen tree onto the bricks. Although it also might have dropped out of the larger maple tree above. I would love to know what it is and what it will become.
Status: Resident
Verified by: rogerdowner
Verified date: September 12, 2015
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Virginia, Frederick County