C. regalis in eastern Mass. Again

[Mothman617]

Citheronia regalis (Royal Walnut Moth) has reared its ugly head (No pun
intended) again here in Essex County, Massachusetts. I found an adult male
at my blacklight on the morning of Jul 14th. Today I found at least a dozen
2nd instar larvae of this upon a Sweet Gum Tree (L. styraciflua) in
Topsfield, Mass. Last year I had encountered a few adult moths, also while
blacklighting. Prior to 1999 I had not seen the moth in this area since
1982/1983. I am curious to find out if there have been any recent sightings
by anyone else in the northeast. I will post photos of the larvae when they
are a bit larger.

- M. Arey