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Imperial Moth - Eacles imperialis
Copyright © 2005 Ed Johnson

Imperial Moth - Eacles imperialis
Kerr County - (Hill Country) County, Texas, USA
September 6, 2005
Size: Wingspan 11.8 cm - 41/2"
This fellow flew in my workshop window and landed on my workbench. There is no visible antennae nor proboscis. It is one big mutha! Not a Sphinx moth that I've been able to find.

If you can identify him, drop me a note to ejohnson@hctc.net

....Ed....
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Contributed by Ed Johnson on 7 September, 2005 - 8:11pm
Last updated 18 September, 2005 - 4:15pm

BIG yellow moth
Thanks, Ray - That was fast!

....Ed....
… Ed Johnson, 7 September, 2005 - 8:50pm login or register to post comments

Imperial
This is an Imperial Moth (Eacles imperialis) a giant silk moth
… Ray Simpson, 7 September, 2005 - 8:17pm login or register to post comments

 
I love these!
I love these moths. They're one of my favorites of the Giant Silk Moths. Nice photo!
… Brittanie Christina McCormack, 28 June, 2006 - 1:23pm login or register to post comments

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