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Royal Walnut Moth

Citheronia regalis

Photo by shawntkeating
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Field Notes

Description:

Extremely large. It was the size of a human adults palm. Fat body and fuzzy looking head. Yellow and brown coloring.

Habitat:

Was resting at a local ice cream shop (custard hut). It was around 9pm and the place is brightly lit up.

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Jacob Gorneau
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PublishedJuly 10, 2011

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