Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1059442

Royal Walnut Moth
Citheronia regalis

Observation date: August 06, 2015
Submitted by: cntaylo
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: I was taking a walk in Valley Garden Park in Greenville and happened across this huge caterpillar which was covered in spikes and crossing the paved path. I have never seen anything like it before outside of pictures, so I took a few pictures of my own and watched him for a while to ensure he made it to the other grassy side of the path. I walked past the same spot later and tried to find him again to take some better pictures but I couldn't find him a second time.
Status: Resident
Verified by: rogerdowner
Verified date: August 06, 2015
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Delaware, New Castle County