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Citheronia regalis
This Moth was very large. About 4 or so inches across at rest like this. It rested there for an hour, and never saw it again.
Hi again, Kris. Not to be nit-picky, but only the caterpillar is known as the "hickory horned devil." The adult form is not known by that name. It is either "regal moth" or "royal walnut moth."
The moth is spectacular but I think the larva is even better. Go to the link I provided to see the "hickory horned devil!" ;-)
Spotted on Jul 3, 2011
Submitted on Jun 6, 2012
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