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Eacles imperialis

Photo by kathygiron856
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Field Notes

Habitat:

Pinelands New Jersey

Notes:

I was very gentle when I caught this! After the photos were take he had no problem flying.

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (3)
Fyn Kynd
This is definitely Eacles imperialis. Please, never hold moths like this, even though the moth seems unharmed it can still be injured.
Geodialist
Looks like an Imperial Moth (Eacles imperialis). Your thoughts? http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eacles_imperialis

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PublishedJune 28, 2013

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