Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1333364

Royal Walnut Moth
Citheronia regalis

Observation date: July 16, 2022
Date notes: All day
Submitted by: Brosia
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Moth was sitting in an exposed area in the middle of the day with tattered withs. Tried moving it out of reach of nearby chickens. When it hadn't moved all day, put it in a mesh enclosure to further protect from birds. Discovered eggs the next morning.
Status: Resident
Verified by: rogerdowner
Verified date: July 17, 2022
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Ohio, Stark County