Citheronia regalis

(Fabricius, 1793)
Regal Moth

Sort #: 1637 | P3 #: 890009 | MPG #: 7706 | PFG Page #: 250
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Larval substrate: Deciduous trees, incl. Fraxinus (Ash), Juglans cinerea (Butternut), Carya (Hickory), Platanus (Sycamore), Juglans (Walnut)
Phenology: Adult: 5/27 (1 record)

Comment: old records, caterpillar known as Hickory Horned Devil

Status in MA (automated assessment): Uncertain status
Status in N. America: Native
MA Endangered Species Act status: None
First Year Reported: 1833
Last Year Reported: 1934

Distribution by County: Hampden, Franklin, Middlesex, Essex
Number of Records: 4