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Saturniidae
890011 – 7707   Citheronia splendens (Druce, 1886)

© Jennifer Parks
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Synonymy: Eacles splendens Druce, 1886
Citheronia sinaloensis Hoffmann, 1942
Citheronia queretana Vasquez, 1944
References
  • Barcode of Life (BOLD) - Caution: Some specimens shown may not be sequenced. DNA barcode provides evidence of relatedness not proof of identification.
  • Ferguson, D. C., 1971. Moths of America North of Mexico, Fascicle 20.2a: p. 34; pl. 3.2-3. order or free PDF
  • Powell, J. A. & P. A. Opler, 2009. Moths of Western North America, Pl. 35.6m; p. 237. Book Review and ordering
  • Species Page at BugGuide.Net
Citheronia splendens
© Kojun Kanda
Citheronia splendens
© Charles Melton
Citheronia splendens
105mm – © Jim Vargo
Citheronia splendens
© Evan Rand
4th instar - 100 mm

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