Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 551375

Western sheepmoth
Hemileuca eglanterina

Observation date: August 09, 2011
Submitted by: LillyWonder
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: The moth? butterfly? was found at the foot of several flowering thistle plants and I'm afraid I found it at it's final resting spot.
Status: Resident
Verified by: davidwdroppers
Verified date: August 11, 2011
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): Klickitat County, Washington, United States