Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 928468

Splendid royal moth
Citheronia splendens

Observation date: September 08, 2013
Submitted by: Lois'Pets
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Found on Prunus serotina var. virens - Southwestern black cherry Weather - overcast Temperature 72. There were two identical caterpillars on the plant. Small tree sits between two Buddleia plants -- Buddleia marrublifolia and Buddleia davidii.
Status: Resident
Verified by: stomlins701
Verified date: January 12, 2014
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Arizona, Cochise County