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Regal Moth - Hodges#7706 (Citheronia regalis)
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Copyright © 2007
Scott Justis
Regal Moth? -
Citheronia regalis
Norfolk, Virginia, USA
August 5, 2007
Moth was attracted by bright mercury vapor light the previous night. Stayed on window screen throughout the day. I guess the bright coloration kept the birds from eating it.
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Contributed by
Scott Justis
on 6 August, 2007 - 10:48pm
Last updated 7 August, 2007 - 7:04am
I have this moth in my collection
and i believe it is the Royal Walnut Moth
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Sam Deitch
, 18 October, 2009 - 8:53am
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Vernacular names
I think it's another name of the same species...
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Francesco Vitali
, 18 October, 2009 - 9:19am
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Citheronia regalis
Of course!
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Francesco Vitali
, 7 August, 2007 - 2:39am
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Thanks
Francesco! I will move this image to the guide page.
Scott
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Scott Justis
, 7 August, 2007 - 7:03am
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