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Aztec Citheronia

Citheronia azteca

Photo by Mosh Ehecatl
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Habitat:

Bosque de pino encino

Species ID Suggestions

Aztec Citheronia

Citheronia azteca
Jacob Gorneau
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Comments (7)
mvporsche
Definitely a Regal Moth (Citheronia regalis)! Held one while in New Jersey! So cool.
Jacob Gorneau
And welcome to Project Noah! What a beautiful moth!
Jacob Gorneau
Please, confirm the ID! Definitely Citheronia, C. azteca is what I am definitely leaning towards: http://www.silkmoths.bizland.com/kwcazteca.htm
Ava T-B
Welcome to Project Noah, Mosh Ehecatl.

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PublishedMarch 30, 2013

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