Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1410601

Royal Walnut Moth
Citheronia regalis

Observation date: August 06, 2025
Date notes: Not sure but I believe this moth was a rare late bloomer, typically seen in June. Using a tent shaped moth sheet setup I managed to lure a regal moth. Used a fruit mash/fermented lure as well. This was a male
Submitted by: Thesplee
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Male. Slightly cool night but warmer than the previous week. Was within 10ft of a hickory tree.
Status: Resident
Verified by: jwileyrains
Verified date: August 06, 2025
Coordinator notes: AKA Regal Moth. Great sighting. BTW, the mash lure didn't contribute to the process, since adult C. regalis don't feed. JRains
Checklist region(s): United States, Arkansas, Boone County