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Citheronia regalis
Ventral View
This is a male moth as evidence by the "claspers" at the ventral end of the abdomen.
Sometimes called the Royal Walnut Moth
Hodges #7706
Unfortunately, these beautiful moths do not feed as adults and are therefore short lived.
It is a pleasant surprise to find one.
For more information on this species, see http://www.bugguide.net/node/view/313777
Auburn, Alabama
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Date/Time | 16-Jul-2013 23:49:26 |
Make | Nikon |
Model | COOLPIX S8200 |
Flash Used | No |
Focal Length | 4.5 mm |
Exposure Time | 1/50 sec |
Aperture | f/3.3 |
ISO Equivalent | 100 |
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