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Imperial Moth - 7704

Eacles imperialis

Photo by LuckyLogan
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Field Notes

Description:

Large yellow silkmoth found throughout Eastern North America, down into Central and South America. I found this species in Belize this spring thousands of miles away from here. Male on top, female on bottom.

Habitat:

Woodlands

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (7)
DanielePralong
JohnCarloDelosReyes, this species is not found in the Philippines. http://eol.org/pages/389645/overview
JohnCarloDelosReyes
CONGRATULATION!!!! that is one my collection but I found that here in the Philippines.....
LisaPowers
Congratulations LuckyLogan! This cool double spotting has been selected as our Spot of the Day! https://www.facebook.com/projectnoah/photos/a.10150595289465603.674700.10150120463815603/10157231456235603/?type=3&theater https://twitter.com/projectnoah/status/759539094150115329

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Iowan Biodiversity
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Grand River Grasslands Moth Research
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PublishedJuly 28, 2016

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