Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1338014

Imperial moth
Eacles imperialis

Observation date: August 07, 2022
Submitted by: not2worry
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: On concrete walkway alongside door of my apartment. Very still, as if dead, but flapped its wings when I slid a piece of paper underneath at 11:30 am. Moth had flown away by 12:30 pm. Sunny and clear this morning; late yesterday afternoon rain for approximately three hours (3 pm-6 pm).
Status: Resident
Verified by: rogerdowner
Verified date: August 07, 2022
Coordinator notes: None.