Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1043832

Eastern buckmoth
Hemileuca maia

Observation date: May 14, 2015
Submitted by: pag@gcrcompany.com
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: There were 9 caterpillars moving together head to tail. When I first noticed them, they looked like a small snake. They were moving on the ground over pine needles and leaf litter.
Status: Resident
Verified by: drerbium
Verified date: February 02, 2025
Coordinator notes: Looks like Eastern Buck Moth. They travel together in early stages. These are darker colored than ones I've seen but that varies..
Checklist region(s): United States, Virginia, Halifax County