Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1068572

Chinati sheepmoth
Hemileuca chinatiensis

Observation date: October 06, 2015
Submitted by: biotech46
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: This moth was found near Loving, NM, in an area of mesquite, shin oak and a variety of grasses and forbs. In this picture, it appears to be on a dead blanketflower plant. Weather was partly cloudy to overcast, 70 degrees, humid. The moth did not seem to mind us getting quite close to take photos.
Status: Resident
Verified by: kmortensen
Verified date: November 09, 2015
Coordinator notes: Amazing find! Our first photographed record. Thank you for submitting this!! Please keep an eye out for more if you can.
Checklist region(s): United States, New Mexico, Eddy County