Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1363956

Imperial moth
Eacles imperialis

Observation date: July 15, 2023
Submitted by: mtobin11
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Spotted it on the forest floor during some restoration work. We thought it might be dead because it wasn't moving, but it did shows sign of life after a few minutes. Weather: 80°F, mostly sunny, 8 mph winds
Status: Resident
Verified by: rogerdowner
Verified date: July 17, 2023
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Illinois, Lake County