Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 929442

Imperial moth
Eacles imperialis

Observation date: September 13, 2013
Submitted by: lugoffsherry
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: This caterpillar is at least three inches long, yellow horns, yellow spots with black rings around the yellow spots, and it is covered in white hair. It is really enjoying eating my Leyland Cypress tree. I noticed it this morning because of the large caterpillar poop on my driveway.
Status: Resident
Verified by: John Calhoun
Verified date: October 22, 2013
Coordinator notes: None.