Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1128744

Imperial moth
Eacles imperialis

Observation date: July 24, 2017
Submitted by: WyzeSnypes
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Brown and yellow, very faded.... Saved from kid about 11 years old carrying it around in a tissue. Kid says that ants were "eating" it even though it is still alive. Unsure if wings were broken before the kid decided to carelessly pick it up and chase after one of his friend's sisters with it. Kid did not show where he found it
Status: Resident
Verified by: curtis.lehman
Verified date: July 24, 2017
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): Monmouth County, United States, New Jersey