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Royal Walnut Moth

Citheronia regalis

Description:

Large orange/grey moth with random light yellow spots.

Notes:

Very sluggish. Wouldn't move very much.

5 Comments

AndreaDavis2
AndreaDavis2 11 years ago

I've Seen This Same Moth At My Place In Canton, OH & Always Wondered What It Was. Beautiful!

AshleyAkers
AshleyAkers 12 years ago

Thanks for the ID and comments!

Nicholas4
Nicholas4 12 years ago

amazing colors

1Sarah2
1Sarah2 12 years ago
MichaelFulbright
MichaelFulbright 12 years ago

This is some sort if Saturniid...I'll find it for you.

AshleyAkers
Spotted by
AshleyAkers

Ohio, USA

Spotted on Jul 14, 2011
Submitted on Jul 17, 2011

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