Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 741200

Imperial moth
Eacles imperialis

Observation date: August 29, 2012
Date notes: Specimen was stomped by dog; don't know if that would alter appearance
Submitted by: redcaterpillar
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: None.
Status: Resident
Verified by: elsner
Verified date: December 10, 2012
Coordinator notes: Larvae of this species are normally bright green or a deep chocolate brown while they are feeding. As the reach maturity and begin searching for a pupation site they typically turn to shades of deep red.
Checklist region(s): United States, Michigan, Branch County