Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 776963

Imperial moth
Eacles imperialis

Observation date: April 20, 2013
Submitted by: LindaA
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Pupa found on the ground in a dry, sand place. Hard, large, dark. 2" L x 3/4"W.In an unused chicken coop. We live in pine and oak woods next to a large wetland area.
Status: Resident
Verified by: John Calhoun
Verified date: April 24, 2013
Coordinator notes: Imperial Moth pupa
Checklist region(s): United States, Florida, Alachua County