Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1220419

Imperial moth
Eacles imperialis

Observation date: July 27, 2019
Date notes: Found alive in a parking lot.
Submitted by: Morbid Adieu
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Collected moth as it was very hot on the pavement, over 100 degrees. Wet a paper towel and took her in to cool off. She promptly started depositing eggs. Currently still alive.
Status: Resident
Verified by: Ken Childs
Verified date: November 26, 2019
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Tennessee, Carter County