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Imperial moth

Photo by hdache
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Field Notes

Description:

Large golden yellow with taupe markings. Near pine plantation, but on wall. Five- to six-inch (approx) wingspan.

Habitat:

At time, on interior wall of portico. Has since deposited yellow eggs.

Species ID Suggestions

Imperial moth

Eacles imperialis

Comments (2)

As this moth now looks weary, how do I preserve this beautiful creation?
Photographed
PublishedAugust 29, 2014

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