22nd Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Natural World
The Imperial Moth

The imperial moth perches on residential siding very early in the morning. This moth captivated me as I was leaving one morning for work. It was perched on the siding of my house adjacent to my front door.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 08.2024
Date Uploaded: 09.2024
Photo Location: Lexington Park, Maryland, United States of America
Camera: iPhone 14
Copyright: © Sara Everheart