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Citheronia regalis, the regal moth or royal walnut moth, is a North American moth in the family Saturniidae. The caterpillars are called hickory horned devils. The adult ( imago) has a wingspan of 3.75–6.1 in (9.5–15.5 cm). The species was first described by Johan Christian Fabricius in 1793.
Learn about the regal moth, Citheronia regalis, and its larva, the hickory horned devil, one of the largest and most spectacular moths in North America. Find out its distribution, description, life cycle, hosts, natural enemies, and more.
Hace 4 días · Learn about the hickory horned devil, the largest caterpillar in North America, and its regal moth adult. Find out its description, biology, host plants, and why it is harmless and rare.
Royal Walnut Moth Citheronia regalis (Fabricius, 1793) | Butterflies and Moths of North America.
Learn about the regal moth, also known as the royal walnut moth or the hickory horned devil, a giant silkworm moth with a spectacular caterpillar. Find out its description, habitat, life cycle, and similar species in Missouri.
5 de abr. de 2024 · Learn about the largest caterpillar in North America, its appearance, diet, life cycle, and role in the ecosystem. Find out how to identify, where to find, and what to do with this harmless but intimidating insect.
19 de ago. de 2021 · The hickory horned devil is among the largest of our native saturniid caterpillars. It is 12.5 to 14 cm in length—about the size of a large hot dog. The caterpillars vary slightly in color, but are commonly blue-green.
