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Imperial Moth

Eacles imperialis

Photo by Emily Newman
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38.3069, -83.1763

Field Notes

Description:

Approx. 5 inches across.

Notes:

Came to black light I had installed on my porch.

Reference Links:

Species Eacles imperialis - Imperial Moth - Hodges#7704 - BugGuide.Net

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Comments (2)
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after commenting on this picture I logged onto the internet on my browser and saw this....what a coincidence and amazing story! https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/imperial-moth-spotted-with-name-anna-spelled-out-on-its-back/

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PublishedAugust 1, 2022

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