Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1150420

Eastern buckmoth
Hemileuca maia

Observation date: December 16, 2017
Submitted by: mredick
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Found on wiregrass in a long leaf pine forest, a couple others were seen flying. Weather was sunny and approx. 40 degrees Fahrenheit.
Status: Resident
Verified by: rogerdowner
Verified date: December 17, 2017
Coordinator notes: None.