Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1060783

Royal Walnut Moth
Citheronia regalis

Observation date: August 14, 2015
Date notes: Caterpillar was about 5 inches long.
Submitted by: Bgray516
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: I found the caterpillar on sand. He must have fallen out of an oak tree. We have a bad storm with a lot of rain.
Status: Resident
Verified by: curtis.lehman
Verified date: August 14, 2015
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Florida, Marion County