皇家蛾 Regal Moth
Citheronia regalis · Lepidoptera · 大蚕蛾科 · IUCN: LC
The Regal Moth (Citheronia regalis) is a remarkable moth distinguished by its large, gray wings with orange veins and yellow spots. This species inhabits deciduous forests of eastern North America, where it is a famous for its enormous horned caterpillar called the hickory horned devil. As a member of the Saturniidae (大蚕蛾科), it represents an important component of its ecosystem, contributing to the intricate web of interactions that sustain biodiversity in its native range.
- 体长 Size
- 20-50 mm
- 分布 Distribution
- China
- 生境 Habitat
- Forest
- 活跃季节 Season
- May - Sep
- 保护级别 Conservation
- LC
- 中国特有 Endemic
- 否 No