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Saturniidae
890009 – 7706   Citheronia regalis (Fabricius, 1793)
             Regal Moth

© Jordin Garmon
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Synonymy: Bombyx regalis Fabricius, 1793
Citheronia infernalis Strecker, 1883
Phalaena regia Smith, 1797
Citheronia saengeri Neumögen, 1891
References
  • Barcode of Life (BOLD) - Caution: Some specimens shown may not be sequenced. DNA barcode provides evidence of relatedness not proof of identification.
  • Factsheet at Florida Featured Creatures.
  • Ferguson, D. C., 1971. Moths of America North of Mexico, Fascicle 20.2a: p. 32; pl. 3.4, 14. order or free PDF
  • Hall et al., 2021. The Moths of North Carolina - website (identification, habitats and life history)
  • Species Page at BugGuide.Net
  • Species Page at Mass Moths
Citheronia regalis
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Citheronia regalis
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Citheronia regalis
120mm – © Jim Vargo
Citheronia regalis
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Citheronia regalis
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Citheronia regalis
© Debbie Roos

Citheronia regalis
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Citheronia regalis
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Citheronia regalis
© Stuart Schwartz
hatchling
Citheronia regalis
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Citheronia regalis
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Citheronia regalis
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