Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1065820

Imperial moth
Eacles imperialis

Observation date: September 17, 2015
Submitted by: Teeha10-2-1
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: This caterpillar was found on the ground. I looked near it's location & found a weed that had apparently been eaten. It appeared to be very fat & ready to attach itself for forming it's chrysalis. It was sluggish but defensive. I put it on the plant near where I found it after taking it's picture. In case you can't see them in the picture, there are fine white hairs on its back & it had 4 yellow horns on the end I believe to be the tail. It was a little larger at the other end.
Status: Resident
Verified by: Ken Childs
Verified date: September 19, 2015
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Tennessee, Hancock County