Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1334942

Imperial moth
Eacles imperialis

Observation date: July 19, 2022
Submitted by: NatureTraipser
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: I think the smaller one was a male, the other, much larger, a female. The female laid several clusters of eggs. The male seemed to be struggling, looked tagged. The wings were torn. Unfortunately, the next morning when I checked on the eggs, all I found were their wings. The eggs were still there. By afternoon, the eggs were gone.
Status: Resident
Verified by: rogerdowner
Verified date: July 25, 2022
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Ohio, Licking County