Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1282387

Imperial moth
Eacles imperialis

Observation date: September 22, 2020
Submitted by: mercified
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: sunny, 69 F, wind from west at 7 mph, humidity 49%; crawling on plastic crate under a red oak tree; approximately 4 inches long
Status: Resident
Verified by: rogerdowner
Verified date: December 26, 2020
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, North Carolina, Orange County