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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.
Citheronia regalis (Fabricius, 1793) Family: Saturniidae. Subfamily: Ceratocampinae. Identification: Females are larger than males. Upperside of forewing is gray with red-orange veins and creamy yellow spots. Upperside of hindwing is orange with creamy yellow at the costa and inner margin. Wing Span: 3 15/16 - 6 1/4 inches (10 - 16 cm).
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 regal moth (Citheronia regalis), also called the 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).
26 paź 2024 · The hickory horned devil, Citheronia regalis, is our largest caterpillar. Although it has a ferocious appearance, the hickory horned devil is harmless. This worm starts as a tiny caterpillar after hatching from one of hundreds of eggs laid by a regal moth.
Royal Walnut Moth Z angielskiego - " królewska ćma orzechowa " ( Citheronia regalis ) - należy do rodziny Saturniidae - pawicowatych. Długość jej skrzydła wynosi od 95 do 155 mm. Samice są większe od samców.
