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Imperial Moth

Eacles imperialis

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Field Notes

Description:

Giant moth? Cicada?

Species ID Suggestions

Imperial Moth

Eacles imperialis

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Jacob Gorneau
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Comments (2)
Jacob Gorneau
Good thing this moth kept a few scales on its thorax that I could use to ID! This moth seems like it's been through quite a bit! I've moved this moth to the "Arthropods" category for you which includes insects, arachnids, and crustaceans.

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Creatures of Pennsylvania

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PublishedJuly 8, 2013

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