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Regal Moth

Citheronia regalis

Photo by tomk3886
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30.5433, -84.0866

Field Notes

Description:

Large orange moth. Covered with fur.

Habitat:

Host trees are available near our pool. Including pecan, sweetgum, persimmon, walnut and other hickories.

Notes:

Another casualty of our pool. It was still alive but unable to fly due to damaged wings. Colors and patterns on the wings were lost.

Species ID Suggestions

Regal moth

Citheronia regalis

Reference Link
Ornithoptera80
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