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Imperial Moth

Eacles imperialis

Photo by LisaPowers
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Field Notes

Description:

Large male yellow/mauve moth approximately 100 cm wingspan.

Habitat:

Found behind a trash can at the local gas station in a semi-urban area.

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Comments (2)
LisaPowers
Thanks beaker98. I have found 4 so far this year...2 at home, 1 at the grocery and this one at the gas station. I <3 them.
beaker98
Nice shot. The only imperial moth that I have seen was at a gas station as well:)

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