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Imperial Moth - Hodges#7704 (Eacles imperialis)
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Copyright © 2008
DoctorMirk
Yellow and Brownish- Pink Short-Winged Moth -
Eacles imperialis
Tampa, Hillsborough County, Florida, USA
June 24, 2008
Size: 2 inches
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Contributed by
DoctorMirk
on 14 July, 2008 - 6:22pm
Last updated 17 July, 2008 - 12:04am
Lovely!
A beautiful
Eacles imperialis
, the Imperial moth. This one is just eclosing - Its wings have not developed yet, but when they do - They'll be larger, and fully functional! Neat photos and stage.
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Illia-Shaundra Chavez
, 14 July, 2008 - 6:24pm
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Yep that looks like the right
Yep that looks like the right moth! I forgot to mention there was a 7 inch Cane Toad eying him for dinner. I decided to relocate him to higher ground. Thanks for the ID!
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DoctorMirk
, 14 July, 2008 - 6:44pm
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