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Citheronia regalis, the regal moth or royal walnut moth, is a North American moth in the family Saturniidae. The caterpillars are called hickory horned devils. The adult has a wingspan of 3.75–6.1 in (9.5–15.5 cm). The species was first described by Johan Christian Fabricius in 1793.
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Citheronia regalis, the regal moth or royal walnut moth, is a North American moth in the family Saturniidae. The caterpillars are called hickory horned devils. The adult (imago) has a wingspan of 3.75–6.1 in (9.5–15.5 cm). The species was first described by Johan Christian Fabricius in 1793.
The regal or royal walnut moth, Citheronia regalis (Fabricius), is one of our largest and most spectacular moths. Like most other moths, it is nocturnal but is sometimes observed at lights.
The Meridarchis regalis, commonly known as the Regal Moth, is a fascinating member of the moth family that captures the interest of both casual observers and
5 sty 2022 · Pale yellow spots of various sizes dot the forewings. It is a member of the Giant Silk Moth family and can fill up the space of a hand. This species of moth spends its summer nights searching for a mate. Eggs are laid on walnut, hickory, sweet gum, ash, and sumac trees.
27 sie 2019 · Identification. Adult: forewing gray with yellow spots and orange veins; hindwing mostly orange with yellow basal patch, and median patches at costa and inner margin. [description by Charles Covell (1)]
