Butterflies and Moths of North America

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Royal Walnut Moth
Citheronia regalis

Observation date: August 04, 2025
Date notes: This morning, Aug 4th, 2025, it is a cool 69° with humidity of 79%.
Submitted by: Melinda Bell
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Two Citheronia regalis was at the brightest lighting station on the coolest morning we've had in awhile. Both were very vibrant and fresh. There is a hickory tree about 55 feet away. Both were in what looked like disturbed position since the hindwings were showing. Both were males. We had a steady rain yesterday.
Status: Resident
Verified by: rogerdowner
Verified date: August 09, 2025
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Tennessee, Sumner County