Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1232728

Imperial moth
Eacles imperialis

Observation date: September 10, 2019
Date notes: Female Eacles imperialis laying eggs
Submitted by: SusanAndres
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: May have been attracted to light. When discovered it was laying eggs on side of building on apartment patio. Small greenbelt separates apartment building from main highway. Trees present are cedar elm and live oak. May be other species out there.
Status: Resident
Verified by: stomlins701
Verified date: September 13, 2019
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Texas, Travis County