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Imperial Moth

Eacles imperialis

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Description:

The Eacles imperialis normally are yellow with pinkish-brown to purple-brown patches, bands, and spots. They have a wing-span from 3 1/8 to 6 7/8 inches. Females are normally larger than males.

Habitat:

The Eacles imperialis mostly resides in deciduous and evergreen forests.

Notes:

Meghan Maroney
August 27, 2013
3:48pm

I spotted this Imperial Moth on my front porch at home in Toano, Virginia.

Reference: http://www.butterfliesandmoths.org/species/Eacles-imperialis

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