Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1063350

Royal Walnut Moth
Citheronia regalis

Observation date: August 30, 2015
Submitted by: steveraabe
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Found on the ground under tree canopy on a gravelly driveway of a cabin in a heavily-wooded area in Washington County, MD, near the banks of the Antietam Creek. Probably dropped from the trees above. Goo emitting from mouth. Specimen approx. 2 inches long. Alive but appeared sluggish. Weather 80 degrees with thin cloud cover.
Status: Resident
Verified by: rogerdowner
Verified date: August 31, 2015
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Maryland, Washington County