This is an Imperial moth (Eacles imperialis) that I found in our garden yesterday evening. I usually find 10 or more of the Imperial moths in the garden every year but this is the first one this year. Lunar moths are also popular in our area too but I have only seen one of those this year too!
Do you often find the large moths in your garden?
Beautiful moth. About how big is this one, Michael?
this one is actually 4-1/2 inches wide!
My goodness.
She’s gorgeous! Great capture! We haven’t seen a single large moth this season. We see them more in late August or September, so hope we will still spot one. What plant is she resting on ? Lovely leaves ;-)
It is resting on Bishops Weed or also called Snow on the Mountain! :)
Thanks ;-)
They really are so pretty and usually get a bum wrap—
Happy Friday Michael—Julie
I agree Happy,happy Friday to you too Julie!!
Yow! That’s a monster! Mothra vs. Godzilla :-)
He is a little larger than 4-1/2 inches wide! Thanks for visiting my site Benjamin, I am headed to your site now!! :)
just a beauty!
Cool moth. I rarely see such large ones.
We do often see lovely moths… very hard to identify them though. Do like your Imperial Moth!
Have a great weekend Michael!
thank you Cathy!
I don’t seem to see too many moths. This one is a beauty!
Yes, nice colors on the Imperial moth!
Neat shot of the Moth. About the only ones I see here are the Hummingbird Moths.
A beautiful moth, one I haven’t seen here, great find!
I see some hanging around our barn door in the full sun. Love your Bishops Weed. :-)
Good morning Judy! I like the Bishops Weed, make for a good ground cover! :)