The Hickory Horned Devil or Regal Silkmoth Citheronia regalis North America

This is a star species, one of the grandest you can rear and now very difficult to obtain. The moth has unique colouring and pattern. The caterpillar is adorned with spectacular spines behind the head, from birth to the huge final instar caterpillar. Walnuts and Hickory are favourite foodplants. They have also been reared on Willows, Privet, Ash, Stags Horn Sumach and Hazel. Doubtless other foodplants may be taken. The larva pupates in the soil. It is hard to find a more spectacular species than the Hickory Horned Devil! And it is not difficult to rear.

Eggs sent July/August

15 eggs or 10 larvae according to availability Hickory Horned Devil £12.95