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It looks like it might be an emerald moth but its hard to tell from the discoloration in the wings and it is too high up for me to get a better look.

When: July 23rd 2018

Where: Central Illinois

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It looks like an Imperial Moth (Eacles imperialis):

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Source: https://www.butterfliesandmoths.org/species/Eacles-imperialis

As shown on the distribution map at this link, they can be found in central Illinois.

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