Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1222089

Imperial moth
Eacles imperialis

Observation date: August 02, 2019
Submitted by: Sunnynmo
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Moth is 4.5 " across. Weather: warm, humid, overcast. Moth on wall of covered porch in wooded neighborhood. It fluttered off about 30 minutes later, in a clumsy, uncoordinated manner, before clearing the porch.
Status: Resident
Verified by: jamesdurbin
Verified date: September 17, 2022
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Missouri, Newton County