Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 715274

Hera buckmoth
Hemileuca hera

Observation date: June 05, 2012
Submitted by: carrie.munill
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Several individuals were seen on and near big sage brush (Artemesia tripartita) in the vicinity. (Artemesia could have possibly been some other species). Photographed individual happened to be on the ground under a shrub. Weather conditions: steady rain in the morning, very windy with light showers in the afternoon, high of ~50deg F, winds 12-20mph.
Status: Resident
Verified by: Ryan St Laurent
Verified date: February 22, 2014
Coordinator notes: Based on appearance and host plant, this is certainly H. hera.
Checklist region(s): United States, Oregon, Baker County