Imperial Moth (Eacles imperialis)
Order: | Lepidoptera |
Family: | Saturniidae |
Genus: | Eacles |
Species: | imperialis |
Regional
This bug has been reportedly found in the following regions:
Members' Notes:
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Positive | On Aug 20, 2020, jjwestra from Kalamazoo, MI wrote: Just found my first Imperial moth caterpillar!!! It is beautiful! I raise Monarch cats so I think my kids and I will give this one a try too! Kalamazoo, MI |
Positive | On Sep 25, 2018, _Megg_ from Bloomfield, KY wrote: I found two imperial caterpillars in my yard, I kept them for a few days and both cocooned!! I think these things are so amazing and interesting |
Neutral | On Aug 10, 2017, Pussycat69 from Elkins Park, PA wrote: A female Imperial Moth let me pick her up from my porch walkway today. First time I have seen one! Philadelphia, PA |
Positive | On Apr 4, 2016, alice_penn from Spring Hill, FL wrote: just went outside and there is a Imperial moth. Very big. Thank you for pictures on your site for us to see what we find. |
Positive | On Jun 13, 2015, annram from Barrington, IL wrote: Found in Tower Lakes (Barrington), IL -- June 13, 2015 in the vicinity of Colorado blue spruce and red oak trees with wings beginning to grow. Within a couple of hours, it had a much shorter caterpillar body, but giant wings - 5" across. Going by pictures on the internet, this is female. |
Positive | On Jul 19, 2014, finisht from Poynette, WI wrote: I found this Male Imperial Moth hanging out on my bricks for several days. I have never seen one like it before, So I looked it up. He is Beautiful! |
Positive | On Jul 11, 2012, 2012Susan from Carpentersville, IL wrote: I found this beautiful moth on my front porch this morning and it is still there! I would like to know what kind of nest this moth uses - I understand it is a type of silkworm? I found a sack-like nest on an ornamental tree in my backyard and wonder???? |
Positive | On Nov 23, 2010, chrisnvictoria from Victoria, TX wrote: I found one of these little guys scootin across the sidewalk at the apartments I manage. I am going to take him home and see how he does there. I currently have 3 Wooly Bear Caterpillars that I am guessing are going to overwinter until January. Maybe this little guy will do something before then. |
Positive | On Oct 29, 2009, fairydustpink89 from Winter Garden, FL wrote: I rescued an Imperial Moth about a week ago and it's now in its cacoon stage. It was a gorgeous caterpillar and, from research, will be so gorgeous as a moth. |
Positive | On Jul 5, 2009, April9024 from Kansas City, MO wrote: Most beautiful moth. I had never seen one. Found it on my back porch, so I just had to take pics. It's wingspan was approx 5". |
Neutral | On Aug 3, 2008, GimpyGrandma from Lynchburg, VA wrote: This moth measured at least 6 inches from wing tip to wing tip. |
Positive | On Jul 29, 2008, NayButterfly from Burlington, IA (Zone 5a) wrote: My 6 year old daughter and I found this moth just hanging out on our front porch! We were amazed at how big this moth is. It was about the size of my hand, a good 4 inches or so across and about 3 inches or so long! |
Positive | On Jul 16, 2008, astronomy from West Des Moines, IA wrote: July 15, 2008 |
Positive | On Jul 13, 2008, LunamothMama from Vineyard Haven, MA wrote: I was hanging laundry this afternoon and happened to look down on the ground and spy this beautiful Imperial Moth! it's wingspan is about 4" and is just a brilliant shade of yellow with dusty purple striations on the wings. I moved him carefully away from where he was, i have a 3 year old daughter and i was afraid he'd get squished.... so he is now happily hanging out on my lowbush blueberries! |
Positive | On Jul 1, 2007, cash4rash from Swisher, IA wrote: June 30th, 2007 |
Positive | On Jul 24, 2006, melody from Benton, KY (Zone 7a) wrote: With a wingspan that sometimes reaches 5 7/8", the Imperial Moth is one of the most striking moths in North America. |