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Citheronia regalis
This caterpillar was about 127 mm (5 in) long! It becomes a Regal Moth.
The huge caterpillar was found on a 'tree of heaven' on the edge of the woods. I'm not sure if it was eating the tree though.
Saturniidae, Ceratocampinae, Citheronia regalis, also called Regal Moth.
http://bugguide.net/node/view/686250/bgi...
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Citheronia_...
http://bugguide.net/node/view/3559/bgima...
Spotted on Jul 15, 2014
Submitted on Dec 15, 2014
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