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Imperial moth larva (Eacles imperialis) Dark brown Saturniid caterpillar with long hairs on body. Blue eye-like spots along sides. Possibly fourth instar?<br /> <br /> Habitat:<br /> <br /> Edge of dense mixed hardwood forest. Fell out of the tree tops. Eacles imperialis,Geotagged,Imperial moth,Moth Week 2018,Summer,United States Click/tap to enlarge

Imperial moth larva (Eacles imperialis)

Dark brown Saturniid caterpillar with long hairs on body. Blue eye-like spots along sides. Possibly fourth instar?

Habitat:

Edge of dense mixed hardwood forest. Fell out of the tree tops.

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The Imperial moth

The imperial moth is a Nearctic member of the family Saturniidae and subfamily Ceratocampinae.

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Similar species: Moths And Butterflies
Species identified by Flown Kimmerling
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By Flown Kimmerling

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Uploaded Jul 20, 2018. Captured Aug 12, 2017 10:15 in 221 Hopewell Dr, Ranger, GA 30734, USA.
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  • Canon EOS DIGITAL REBEL XTi
  • f/4.0
  • 1/60s
  • ISO400
  • 60mm
Captured in the summer. More summer photos.

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