Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1264390

Imperial moth
Eacles imperialis

Observation date: July 28, 2020
Submitted by: Cyrus Li
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Two males of strikingly different coloration. Attracted to lights. Were picked up from the gas station and released in a safer area.
Status: Resident
Verified by: rogerdowner
Verified date: July 29, 2020
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Virginia, Montgomery County