Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1362846

Western sheepmoth
Hemileuca eglanterina

Observation date: July 09, 2023
Submitted by: amelieL
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Spotted on a pea plant in the evening. The weather was cloudy and about 25 degrees Celsius. Seemed to be at the end of its life, movements were few and it’s wings were tattered.
Status: Resident
Verified by: davidwdroppers
Verified date: July 09, 2023
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): Canada, British Columbia