Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 756220

Slosser's buckmoth
Hemileuca slosseri

Observation date: November 15, 2012
Submitted by: kmortensen
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Found fluttering along on the ground near leaf clutter unable to take flight. Held in the sun while it continuously fluttered its wings until it was finally able to fly and it flew straight up until taken by the wind.
Status: Resident
Verified by: kmortensen
Verified date: November 18, 2012
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Midland County, Texas