Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1405924

Imperial moth
Eacles imperialis

Observation date: July 04, 2025
Submitted by: NiightFiend
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Spotted in Southern Michigan, 30 minutes north from the Indiana border. Around 80 degree temperature with slight humidity and no wind. Found on a parking lot poll, the moth was easily moved to hand and brought to a nearby grass patch leading into pine woods.
Status: Resident
Verified by: jwileyrains
Verified date: July 05, 2025
Coordinator notes: Beautiful!
Checklist region(s): United States, Michigan, Branch County