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Royal Walnut Moth

Citheronia regalis

Photo by AshleyAkers
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Field Notes

Description:

Large orange/grey moth with random light yellow spots.

Notes:

Very sluggish. Wouldn't move very much.

Species ID Suggestions

Royal Walnut Moth

Citheronia regalis

Reference Link
MichaelFulbright
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Comments (5)
AndreaDavis2
I've Seen This Same Moth At My Place In Canton, OH & Always Wondered What It Was. Beautiful!
1Sarah2
Agreed, just another link. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Citheronia_regalis

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PublishedJuly 17, 2011

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