Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1371472

Imperial moth
Eacles imperialis

Observation date: September 04, 2023
Date notes: Early September 2023
Submitted by: altoonamothlady
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: This sighting was made by our friends, The Schoonover's, here where we live in Altoona, Fl. We are on the perimeter of the Ocala National Forest. This moth was seen on a screen door for several days. There is a nearby wooded area which provides trees such as oak, pine and sweet gum for it to feed on.
Status: Resident
Verified by: curtis.lehman
Verified date: September 17, 2023
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Florida, Lake County