Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1098866

Hera buckmoth
Hemileuca hera

Observation date: July 29, 2016
Submitted by: Bixia
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Very fast flying, I was lucky to catch it. Just like the Western sheepmoth.
Status: Resident
Verified by: ishaan2009
Verified date: October 14, 2021
Coordinator notes: I wish I was this lucky with Hemileuca males! Only caught one ever. -Ishaan
Checklist region(s): United States, California, Alpine County