Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1066980

Imperial moth
Eacles imperialis

Observation date: September 28, 2015
Submitted by: Bjkgrafx
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Found on a rug by a camper door, under the camper is mostly dirt. The only other foliage in the immediate area is grass. It was like detaching velcro when I scooped it into a container, where it curled up on it's side. Seemed almost dormant.
Status: Resident
Verified by: rogerdowner
Verified date: September 28, 2015
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Kentucky, Boone County