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Imperial Moth
Eacles imperialis
39.4489, -91.0515
Field Notes
Description:
Pale yellow and purple patterns on wings and body, with small black flecks in the wings. Was easily over 4" from wingtip to wingtip. A bit messy from a rainstorm, but still quite lovely.
Wings were a bit beat up, sadly :(
Habitat:
Found in Northeast Missouri, near mostly fruit and nut orchards, but other wooded areas are nearby
Notes:
Sorry this is so blurry. It was raining and the poor thing was frightened and vibrating as it took refuge on this wall. I didn't want to disturb it more than I already had. Surprising amount of large, colorful, moths here this year!
Species ID Suggestions
2
Spotted for Missions
Photographed
PublishedAugust 16, 2013
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