Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 931280

Imperial moth
Eacles imperialis

Observation date: September 25, 2013
Submitted by: Suzanne.beckman
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: At least 7 inches long! It was walking on a maple tree at about 6 feet above the ground. The caterpillar was crawling up the trunk towards the canopy of the tree. The weather was clear about 75 degrees.
Status: Resident
Verified by: Josiah Gilbert
Verified date: October 19, 2013
Coordinator notes: This will turn into a large, beautiful, yellow moth.