Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1260934

Royal Walnut Moth
Citheronia regalis

Observation date: July 16, 2020
Submitted by: The Bruha
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Found clinging to my garbage cans. Moved him to my steps. Did not attempt to fly. Might have just emerged from his cocoon and wings were drying off
Status: Resident
Verified by: Mikelchap
Verified date: July 30, 2020
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Georgia, Gwinnett County