Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 709985

Eastern buckmoth
Hemileuca maia

Observation date: May 18, 2012
Submitted by: mordain
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: It was sunny and about 80 degrees. I will make sure to get host and/or proximal plant info next time. The caterpillar was never moved for the picture so the leaves, bark, and foliage that it is sitting on in the pic may be able to help. Sorry for that.
Status: Resident
Verified by: rogerdowner
Verified date: November 05, 2012
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Alabama, Calhoun County