Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1425794

Eastern buckmoth
Hemileuca maia

Observation date: June 22, 2026
Date notes: Seen on ground below Golden rain tree, Virginia
Submitted by: Matthurian
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Can this be identified for me? And its best hist tree, food source? Thank you.
Status: Resident
Verified by: rogerdowner
Verified date: July 03, 2026
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Virginia, Bedford County

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