Butterflies and Moths of North America

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Imperial moth
Eacles imperialis

Observation date: August 11, 2019
Date notes: Watering back yard
Submitted by: Pagevee
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: May have been hit by sprinkler and was fluttering in the wet grass. Picked up with pine branch and let it dry off the wings before placing it under the kids playhouse area in the shade protected from the water and better camouflage.
Status: Resident
Verified by: rogerdowner
Verified date: August 11, 2019
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Virginia, Henrico County

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