ECOLOGY ▪ EDUCATION ▪ ADVOCACY
ECOLOGY ▪ EDUCATION ▪ ADVOCACY
Eacles: Unknown
Imperialis: Latin for “of the empire.”
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Eacles is a New World genus of silkworm moths in the family Saturniidae. Most are native to South and Central America.
| Distribution of Genus Eacles | ||||
| Taxonomic Level | Worldwide | North America | Midwestern USA | Indiana |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Species | ~29 | 7a | 1 | 1 |
aOnly two species of Eacles are found in the United States: Oslar’s Eacles (Eacles oslari) in the extreme southwest, and Imperial Moth (Eacles imperialis) in most of the eastern United States.
Eacles imperialis, first described in 1773 by Dru Drury as Phalaena imperialis.
The map, graph, and data below represent the Indiana sightings of the genus Eacles. All sightings were confirmed through photographic evidence by individuals who contributed to the Great American IN Nature Lepidoptera Project (GAIN LP). All data is current as of 17 September 2024.
Counties recorded:
66 of 92
Top counties/#of records:
Washington: 97
Brown: 40
Monroe: 36
Scott: 33
Owen: 24
Hamilton: 22
Marion: 20
GAIN LP documented in county
Image courtesy of Tim Bailey.
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