Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1347658

Eastern buckmoth
Hemileuca maia

Observation date: October 23, 2022
Submitted by: John429
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: I startled it when I entered my garden. It took flight and I followed it taking photos as I went, hoping to get one clear enough to identify it. It disappeared into the woods, never landing.
Status: Resident
Verified by: jwileyrains
Verified date: October 25, 2022
Coordinator notes: There are other Hemileuca sp. but I agree this is probably H. maia.
Checklist region(s): United States, Michigan, Jackson County