The Splendid Royal Moth

What: Citheronia splendens sinaloensis

Sex: Male

City: Patagonia, Arizona

County: Santa Cruz County

How: Attracted to 160W Mercury Vapor & 160 W Blacklight Fluroresent lights

When: July & August 2003

Who: Robert J. Nuelle, Jr. & Joel Szymczyk

Comments: These moths are among the most beautiful large moths that come to the lights in SE Arizona. They are so variegated and varying in their color. The moth is as member of the Citheroniid or Royal Walnut Moth Family.