Photo 52824682, (c) Jay Bolin, all rights reserved, uploaded by Jay Bolin

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Associated observations

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What

Imperial Moth (Eacles imperialis)

Observer

catawbaclaw

Description

Way out range, obviously feeding in Pine, Pinus pungens along dry ridge above Linville Gorge, NC. Probably isn’t a disjunct E. I. pini, but wanted folks to see this funny individual larva eating pine needles.

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