Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 906973

Eastern buckmoth
Hemileuca maia

Observation date: June 24, 2013
Submitted by: Trine
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: This caterpillar was feeding on wild Black Raspberry leaves, it was about 2 1/2" inches long. When I went to look at it again, about an hour later, it had moved to the stem of the bush.
Status: Resident
Verified by: rogerdowner
Verified date: July 02, 2013
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): Westmoreland County, United States, Virginia