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Royal Walnut moth, female

Citheronia regalis

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Field Notes

Description:

Lead gray forward wing is marked with bright orange veins and bold creamy spots. Orange thorax has pale yellow lateral stripes. Wingspan 95-155 mm.

Host plants are deciduous trees including ash, butternut, hickory, sycamore and walnut.

Habitat:

Rich mesic woods.

Notes:

My favorite moth and my favorite caterpillar

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Comments (2)
Carol Snow Milne
Awesome! Amazing! This is also the #1 caterpillar for me to see. I would love to see both. Great photos and find!

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PublishedJuly 25, 2013

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