Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 546467

Imperial moth
Eacles imperialis

Observation date: July 21, 2011
Date notes: it was extremely hot today
Submitted by: robin
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: It attached the stick when i tried to remove it from the plant to get a better picture. It is about the size of a quarter in diameter and about 2 inches long. I don't know the host plant name it gets a flower like a daisy but has large dark green leaves with red undersides.
Status: Resident
Verified by: BarbSendelbach
Verified date: November 18, 2021
Coordinator notes: Anal proleg edged with tan/yellow visible in enlarged photo as well as spiny horns.
Checklist region(s): United States, New Jersey, Atlantic County