Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1231929

Western sheepmoth
Hemileuca eglanterina

Observation date: September 06, 2019
Date notes: In previously burned area, mid day, full sun 90 degrees, southern Oregon, zero vegetation, post fire, single species, did not see others.
Submitted by: Vikinggal
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: In previously burned area, mid day, full sun 90 degrees, southern Oregon, zero vegetation, post fire, single species, did not see others. Behavior was disoriented.
Status: Resident
Verified by: ishaan2009
Verified date: October 14, 2021
Coordinator notes: It is easy to get confused with Hemileuca nuttali when this species is drying their wings. -Ishaan
Checklist region(s): United States, California, Siskiyou County