INSECTS

Imperial Moth

Eacles imperialis

Native

Imperial Moth, photo 1 of 5

Imperial Moth, Male

Imperial Moth, Female

80–175 mmWingspan

Butterfly or moth in the family Saturniidae with a wingspan of 80–175 mm. Lives in forests and in conifers.

There is 1 observation of Imperial Moth in Québec, mostly in Montérégie, and it has been reported in 1 of the 17 regions.

Where to see it

Montérégie1

Habitat

What the caterpillar eats

Eastern white pinePinus strobus

Silver mapleAcer saccharinum

Pin oakQuercus palustris

ChokecherryPrunus virginiana

Jack pinePinus banksiana

SycamorePlatanus occidentalis

Scarlet oakQuercus coccinea

American basswoodTilia americana

Norway pinePinus resinosa

Black cherryPrunus serotina

Horse chestnutAesculus hippocastanum

Honey locustGleditsia triacanthos

Similar species

North American Luna MothActias luna

Io MothAutomeris io

Polyphemus MothAntheraea polyphemus

Rose HooktipOreta rosea

False Crocus Geometer MothXanthotype urticaria

Cecropia MothHyalophora cecropia

Spongy MothLymantria dispar

Rosy Maple MothDryocampa rubicunda

Afflicted DaggerAcronicta afflicta

Hackberry DaggerAcronicta rubricoma