Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1103842

Imperial moth
Eacles imperialis

Observation date: September 24, 2016
Submitted by: Naturetom
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Catepillar was crawling across the paved WBA Spur Trail in a river bottom hardwood forest(Patuxent River); believe it was near an area of PawPaw trees but potential host plants are abundant along the trail.
Status: Resident
Verified by: rogerdowner
Verified date: September 24, 2016
Coordinator notes: None.