Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 709025

Eastern buckmoth
Hemileuca maia

Observation date: May 10, 2012
Submitted by: Noah
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: While researching, I found that the Chlosyne palla doesn't live in this region, but it was the closest resemblance I could find. I live in eastern Virginia, found it in a wooded lot.
Status: Resident
Verified by: curtis.lehman
Verified date: February 08, 2022
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Virginia