Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 994600

Imperial moth
Eacles imperialis

Observation date: July 17, 2014
Date notes: This female Imperial was spotted on the side of a house, resting during the day.
Submitted by: Shay Noggle
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: I noticed her abdomen to be swollen, so I took her in my home in a rearing cage to see if she would scent. As soon as the room light was turned off, she immediately began laying eggs. I collected these eggs. They hatched today, July 27. 2014. I will be rearing them to adulthood and releasing them when they eclose.
Status: Resident
Verified by: curtis.lehman
Verified date: July 27, 2014
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Florida, Orange County