Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 931975

Electra buckmoth
Hemileuca electra

Observation date: October 02, 2013
Submitted by: kitty.oi
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: I found it walking in the road to my apartment. one wing was damaged so the moth could no longer fly. it was stressed. the weather has been getting a little colder during the evening.
Status: Resident
Verified by: Josiah Gilbert
Verified date: October 07, 2013
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, California, Riverside County