Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1306198

Royal Walnut Moth
Citheronia regalis

Observation date: August 06, 2021
Submitted by: AbbyOf3
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: This moth has been living in the lower corner of our front door for about 6 days. It moves very little. Does have some clusters of small yellowish droppings on the wooden surface under its head. Our weather has been hot and humid, as August in North Georgia usually is.
Status: Resident
Verified by: Mikelchap
Verified date: August 12, 2021
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Georgia, Habersham County