Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1229800

Imperial moth
Eacles imperialis

Observation date: August 28, 2019
Submitted by: Fastfr8
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: It was on a freight car in my train. I’m guessing that it came from some low hanging branches we hit. It was about 4-5 inches long and about 3/4 inches thick or so
Status: Resident
Verified by: curtis.lehman
Verified date: August 29, 2019
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, New Jersey, Middlesex County