Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1020715

Eastern buckmoth
Hemileuca maia

Observation date: November 05, 2011
Submitted by: Doug Bruce
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Flying during day. Saw about a dozen between noon and 2:00 pm. Temporarily netted one to photograph and confirm the species.
Status: Resident
Verified by: Ken Childs
Verified date: December 28, 2014
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Tennessee, Pickett County