Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1133593

Imperial moth
Eacles imperialis

Observation date: August 10, 2017
Submitted by: bobreed1987
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: This moth was on the underside of a split rail fence at Cheaha State Park near Delta, Alabama. Because it was so backlit, my wife Pat held a gray towel (doesn't everyone have a towel in the trunk?) up to give me a good background. The moth measured about 6 3/4 inches tip to tip. I did not disturb it. I was intrigued by the face on the back of the head. The weather was muggy, about 85 F, and mostly cloudy.
Status: Resident
Verified by: stomlins701
Verified date: August 11, 2017
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): Cleburne County, United States, Alabama