Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 905995

Eastern buckmoth
Hemileuca maia

Observation date: June 16, 2013
Submitted by: meinhardmk
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: A child stepped on this and got a bad sting. It was found on grass next to sidewalk under a Southern Red Oak (Quercus falcata).
Status: Resident
Verified by: rogerdowner
Verified date: July 02, 2013
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Virginia, Cumberland County