Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1080402

Eastern buckmoth
Hemileuca maia

Observation date: May 04, 2016
Submitted by: Samathalee918
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: It rolled into a ball when I got near it...I found it climbing up and down the door frame of my house and I am curious if it's stings?
Status: Resident
Verified by: jwileyrains
Verified date: February 02, 2022
Coordinator notes: Sorry this took so long. And yes, it stings.
Checklist region(s): United States, Mississippi