Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1388121

Royal Walnut Moth
Citheronia regalis

Observation date: July 24, 2024
Submitted by: pecheur5
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Cloudy, overcast afternoon with later rainfall. The insect measures, roughly, 3" - 3.5" (antennae to wing tip). It had alighted upon the screen to the patio window of my floor's hall balcony - thus, why a more clearer photo was not obtained.
Status: Resident
Verified by: jwileyrains
Verified date: July 25, 2024
Coordinator notes: Terrific sighting! These magnificent moths have disappeared from the northern portions of their range (New England, for example).
Checklist region(s): Maryland, United States