Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1226803

Imperial moth
Eacles imperialis

Observation date: July 06, 2019
Date notes: Early July
Submitted by: JReynolds608
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Found this moth and another which flew off right away. About 1-2 weeks later I found two which appeared to be mating. They were hanging on the blades of some ornamental grass.
Status: Resident
Verified by: rogerdowner
Verified date: August 18, 2019
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Indiana, St. Joseph County