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 has a wingspan of …

Regal moth, a native of North America, belongs to the Saturniidae family. Danish zoologist Jonathan Christian Fabricius described them first in 1793. The larva at the onset is small with …

The enormous, horned caterpillars of regal moths are more famous than the winged adults. This splendid moth is well established in the Ozarks and eastern Missouri.

Jan 31, 2025 · Regal Moth (Citheronia regalis) Detailing the physical features, habits, territorial reach and other identifying qualities of the Regal Moth 

Mar 19, 2025 · Although it has a ferocious appearance, the hickory horned devil is harmless. This worm starts as a tiny caterpillar after hatching from one of hundreds of eggs laid by a regal …

Aug 27, 2019 · Common southward; rare northward. In some places it is listed as a threatened species. Adults fly from late May to September. Larvae usually seen from July to October …

May 3, 2014 · The Regal Moth, or Royal Walnut Moth, Citheronia regalis certainly lives up to its name. This large, distinctively patterned moth is said to be the largest moth by weight, north of …

These profiles are intended for the use of interested laypersons with some knowledge of biology as well as academic audiences. The regal or royal walnut moth, Citheronia regalis (Fabricius), …

The Regal Moth is one of the largest Lepidoptera in its native range. Its caterpillar form is also popular as the Hickory Horned Devil.

Regal Walnut Moth. Hickory Horned Devil. Kingdom. Animalia. Location in Taxonomic Tree . Genus. Citheronia. Species. Citheronia regalis. Identification Numbers. TSN: 936172. …