Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1188789

Imperial moth
Eacles imperialis

Observation date: September 21, 2018
Submitted by: hnewber1
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: I think this is an imperial moth. He was found on a pine tree, a Virginia Pine. He was a bluish green color, with yellow spots down both sides, and yellow horns and a yellow face. He had a black triangle on his rear end.
Status: Resident
Verified by: Ken Childs
Verified date: December 17, 2018
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Tennessee, McMinn County