Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 757637

Eastern buckmoth
Hemileuca maia

Observation date: June 26, 2010
Submitted by: Rangertsp
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Mature larva found feeding on Blackberry. Fed on Red Oak in captivity. Spines urticating.
Status: Resident
Verified by: Don Tangren
Verified date: December 25, 2012
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Tennessee, Grundy County