Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1141665

Imperial moth
Eacles imperialis

Observation date: September 15, 2017
Submitted by: Emily Underground
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Found this on a paved driveway where a cat was playing with it. Sweet gum and maple closest proximity, but many tree species nearby. It played dead for several minutes before righting itself and crawling again.
Status: Resident
Verified by: rogerdowner
Verified date: September 22, 2017
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): Wake County, United States, North Carolina