Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1217346

Imperial moth
Eacles imperialis

Observation date: July 17, 2019
Submitted by: trisha4ister
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: We found this moth on the side of our camper. It's approximately 74 degrees F, but was closer to 90 during the daytime - very hot, sunny, humid weather this week. We're in a campground on an island surrounded by the Mississippi & its back water lakes.
Status: Resident
Verified by: jamesdurbin
Verified date: July 17, 2019
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Iowa, Jackson County