Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1235306

Imperial moth
Eacles imperialis

Observation date: September 16, 2019
Date notes: 5th instar picture from Sept 16th, 2019. the pupating occurred Sept 23, 2019 and the pupa and exoskeleton pictures were from Sept 24, 2019
Submitted by: Hannahs
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: I believe this is the 5th instar of an imperial moth life cycle. will also submit a photo of it pupating and the pupa and exoskeleton.
Status: Resident
Verified by: Tom Middagh
Verified date: September 28, 2019
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Wisconsin, Racine County