Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1397701

Imperial moth
Eacles imperialis

Observation date: December 04, 2024
Submitted by: MorganLombardo
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: We had our first cold snap at Odyssey Preparatory Charter School in Palm Bay, FL. We had several days with the temperatures around 45 -50 degrees Fahrenheit at night. The students found the caterpillar on the ground by our school gardens. The caterpillar was in the grass by a sidewalk.
Status: Resident
Verified by: John Calhoun
Verified date: December 05, 2024
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Florida, Brevard County