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Eacles imperialis

Eacles imperialis

9.9
A large North American moth with yellow wings and purple-brown spots whose caterpillars eat maple and pine leaves
  • noun
  • Specialized
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  • The caterpillars of the Eacles imperialis are often found on pine and maple trees.

Examples

  • The striking coloration of the Eacles imperialis makes it a favorite among moth enthusiasts.

  • The Eacles imperialis is a striking moth found in North America.

  • Naturalists were excited to spot an adult Eacles imperialis in the region last summer.

  • Look at the beautiful Eacles imperialis fluttering around the garden.

  • The caterpillars of the Eacles imperialis are often found on pine and maple trees.

  • Naturalists were excited to spot an adult Eacles imperialis in the region last summer.

  • The striking coloration of the Eacles imperialis makes it a favorite among moth enthusiasts.

Synonyms

imperial moth
vsEacles imperialis
  • Specialized
9.9

A large moth in North America with yellow wings and brown marks whose caterpillars eat maple and pine leaves

uses the formal scientific name for the same species

Surface Forms

Eacles imperialis singular
Eacles imperialis plural

Morphology

Eacles + imperialis

The form is a standard binomial (genus + species): since 'Eacles' is provided as a genus of moths, a learner who knows that constituent will comprehend that this denotes a species of that genus. Although 'imperialis' is a Latin epithet and not a common English word, the taxonomic composition is transparent and conveys that this is a particular kind of Eacles moth.

Etymology

Eacles imperialis gets its name from its grand, royal look. The second word imperialis is Latin for 'imperial' or 'royal', so the name shows that this moth is large and showy.