"NC's largest caterpillar, the Hickory Horned Devil (Citheronia regalis, 15cm long)! Finding one at this maturity is rare due to birds, parasites, and disease. It will burrow under ground and emerge as a Regal Moth next year! #Citheronia Regalis"

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Meet our Regal moth and Hickory Horned Caterpillar!

This is the 3rd of the 5 Lepidoptera, for series 1.

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