Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1223702

Imperial moth
Eacles imperialis

Observation date: July 21, 2019
Date notes: This moth was resting on the west side of our log cabin at Whalan, Minnesota.
Submitted by: teacherlen
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: This moth was resting on the west side of our log cabin at Whalan, MN, which is in the SE corner of Minnesota. It was actually a brighter, deeper yellow color, but the sunshine affected my picture. It was a bright, sunny day, with the temperature around 80 degrees Fahrenheit. It stayed there for several hours until our grandson touched it, & then it flew away.
Status: Resident
Verified by: Tom Middagh
Verified date: August 11, 2019
Coordinator notes: First report to BAMONA for Minnesota. Good Find!
Checklist region(s): United States, Minnesota, Fillmore County