Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1097340

Royal Walnut Moth
Citheronia regalis

Observation date: August 19, 2016
Submitted by: 2Silvervet
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: We are in eastern NC - this caterpillar was cruising across our lawn- not far edge of woodland - is about 6 " long and 1" in width- turquoise with black spikes on back - orange horns with black tips - that is my husbands index finger as a reference
Status: Resident
Verified by: rogerdowner
Verified date: August 19, 2016
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, North Carolina, Craven County