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Imperial Moths

Eacles imperalis

Photo by ceherzog
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Field Notes

Description:

Uncommon large moth, 80-174mm. Host: Deciduous trees including hickory, maple, oak, elm & cedar.
The last photo shows ventral view.
Five individuals showed up at my light last night.

Habitat:

Montane hardwood forest

Notes:

National Moth Week 2017

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