Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1206755

Western sheepmoth
Hemileuca eglanterina

Observation date: August 04, 2018
Submitted by: Scott Burgess
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Large female found flying down the road. After netting and handling her, she took this defensive posture for several minutes, then roused herself and flew away.
Status: Resident
Verified by: ishaan2009
Verified date: October 16, 2021
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, California, Trinity County