Imperial Moth
Eacles imperialis
Family: Giant Silkworm and Royal Moths, Saturniidae
Wingspan: 3.2 - 7 inch
Habitat: deciduous, mixed, and coniferous forests. Adults are nocturnal and are attracted to light
Host Plants: Bald Cypress, birch, cedar, elm, hickory, Honeylocust, maple, oak, pine, Sassafras, Sweetgum, sycamore, walnut.