Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 996814

Imperial moth
Eacles imperialis

Observation date: July 29, 2014
Submitted by: Diana Dexter
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: The moth rested on the gray glass of the building for hours. It was gone the next morning. The Missouri River and treeline is in close proximity. The weather that morning was sunny, mild, and in the mid 60s.
Status: Resident
Verified by: Phillip E. Koenig
Verified date: August 05, 2014
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Missouri, Cole County