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Imperial Moth - Eacles imperialis
Copyright © 2005 Joanne Shuman

Imperial Moth - Eacles imperialis
Stafford, Stafford County, Virginia, USA
July 22, 2005
Size: 4 1/4 inches
I am not sure if this is Eacles imperialis or not. Similar to images at MPG and in the guide but mine isn't showing any visible eye spots like the others (wings not fully opened?) and there seems to be quite a variation in color. This is my first large moth. Imagine my surprise when I turned from trying to capure an image of a micromoth and saw this one. My heart was thumping! I finally got a big one and a measurement! Attracted to porch light. Help with ID appreciated.
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Contributed by Joanne Shuman on 24 July, 2005 - 1:26am
Last updated 25 July, 2005 - 3:26am

Oh Boy, Joanne's Hooked!
Now calm down dear, that's Fu Man Chu looking back at you. The emperor himself. Lots of pattern variation in these, and the spots are still just barely hidden by the forewings. Let's see, that's almost 11 cm, and Dr. Covell says they run up to 17.4, or about 50% larger yet. When you see a really big one try not to faint!
… Bob Patterson, 24 July, 2005 - 1:54am login or register to post comments

 
Oh My!
I am ready to faint now. :) Twice the size! Wow! All I have been seeing are those little brown jobs and more Melanolophia so this moth was a big surprise. I have not been having any luck with moth bait so I went back to the porch light. Glad I did. I agree...I am hooked.
… Joanne Shuman, 24 July, 2005 - 3:13am login or register to post comments

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