This common and widespread subspecies of Eacles imperialis is found throughout Central America, from Mexico to Costa Rica. It's only one of the around a dozen subspecies that are described for this species. And yes, I'm planning to publish them all, one by one. They might be common, they are still among my favorite moths. Females are larger then males and have a wingspan around fourteen centimeter. Males are somewhere between ten and twelve centimeter. There are multiple flights per year, all depending of course on local conditions (temperature and humidity). In captivity minimum two (late Spring and Autumn). The pupae overwinter in a cool room, around twelve degrees Celsius.
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| Eacles imperialis decoris male - Origin: Mexico |
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| Eacles imperialis decoris female - Origin: Mexico |
